melody

Example Sentences

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Now, Mr. Clayton is playing Fender Rhodes electric piano, and Mr. Brewer’s bass interprets the melody.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many Shaker songs are mantra-like prayers addressed to God, simple rising and falling melodies based on a short repeated phrase.

From Los Angeles Times

The object of her affections just needs a nudge in the right direction, and this playful, soulful melody should easily set the romance on track.

From BBC

“Lazarus” is also ambitious in its commitment to emulating live-action filmmaking techniques, blending a variety of animation styles with sequences with floating electronic melodies and action sequences designed by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski.

From Salon

The beauty of using one of the best pop melodies of all time is that it’s already engineered for success, so MCR-T keeps it simple and silly with the addition of a thumping, four-to-the-floor beat.

From Los Angeles Times