melodic
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It starts with Mad Woman, whose opening instrumental presents a more organised, melodic version of Sabotage's cacophonic climax.
From BBC • May 2, 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
The track starts relatively tame with a melodic synth sequence, and then sounds crash in one after another until it’s full electromania.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
In terms of atmosphere and melodic construction, Simon & Garfunkel’s “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her” and “Kathy’s Song” are decent reference points.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
Vocabulary lists containing melodic
Music - Middle School
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Music - High School
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