melodies
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In 11 catchy tracks spanning only 36 minutes, prominent guitars play counterpoint melodies supported by bouncy basslines and drums that were, as Mr. Hyden puts it, “made to sound like a robot.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
In one experiment, participants heard six short alarm melodies played with either conventional electronic tones or a more musical, xylophone-like sound.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I walk around in circles to get the melodies, to catch them," the Australian singer says.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Bouncing melodies back and forth between them like brightly colored balls.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
