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melodic

[muh-lod-ik] / məˈlɒd ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to melody
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The song has a slow introduction, but Del Rey's classic melodic vocals draw you in.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Where the first wave of bands that emerged from downtown were more traditionally rock and roll and melodic, No Wave was the louder, darker, discordant underbelly and the logical next step.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

For Bennett, the emergence of modern country music in the early 2000s -- with a highly polished, more pop sound and repeated "melodic shapes" -- is key.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

For three years, the música Mexicana band Linea from Stockton has been perfecting its sophomore album, “Todo ø Nada,” a 13-track project that incorporates elements of melodic trap, R&B, blues and corridos tumbados.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

If there is one melodic line accompanied only by rhythm, or drones, or only by chords, there is no counterpoint.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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