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melody (noun)

A melody is a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and form a main tune. It is the part of a song that people usually hum or sing along with.

💬 Example

"I can't get that catchy melody out of my head."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'mellow' 'D' (the note D). A melody is a mellow sequence of notes.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
tune air strain song theme
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing melody with harmony. → Melody is the single tune; harmony is the supporting chords.

Spelling it 'melady'. → Melody.

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