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Definition melody in American English

melody noun

noun
/ˈmelədi/
1

a tune or song, especially a simple one

Example

a sad haunting melody

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1.1

the main tune in a piece of music with several parts that are sung or played together

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2

a beautiful quality that reminds you of music

Example

the melody of her laughter

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Definition melody in American English