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melodies

NOUN

harmony, tune

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chant inflection lyric music refrain theme

STRONG

air aria assonance carillon chime concord consonance descant diapason euphony lay measure melodiousness musicality resonance run song strain tunefulness unison

Antonyms

STRONG

disagreement discord

WEAK

cacophony disharmony

Example Sentences

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Their enduring appeal lies in simple melodies and wholesome, patriotic themes that deeply resonate with Chinese audiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The trio were known for blending the UK garage sound popular at the time with R&B melodies, scoring hits such as Why, Scandalous and One Night Stand.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“Michael” is bizarre because everything left unsaid still lingers between the lines, sandwiched between the formidable melodies of his greatest hits, like toxic ooze leaking out from the middle of two slices of Wonderbread.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

They are all completely computer-generated, from their faces to their melodies.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This may explain why Mozart's music is so full of catchy melodies.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall