melody

/ˈmɛlədi/
noun
  1. A sequence of musical notes that is pleasant to hear; the main tune in a piece of music.
    • The composer wrote a beautiful melody for the violin section.
    • The melody of the song was so catchy that I couldn't stop humming it.
    • She played a simple melody on the piano for her little brother.
  2. A pleasing arrangement of sounds, such as birdsong or the sound of a stream.
    • The birds sang a sweet melody at dawn.
    • The wind through the trees created a soft, natural melody.
    • The babbling brook had a gentle melody that calmed my mind.
  3. The main theme or most memorable part of a piece of music, as opposed to the harmony or rhythm.
    • He can remember the melody of every song he hears, even without the lyrics.
    • The melody of the national anthem is known by almost everyone in the country.
    • In this piece, the melody is carried by the flute while the strings provide harmony.
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