melody

/ˈmɛl.ə.di/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: melodies

Meaning · English

A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.

Noun

Examples

Alyssa likes to sing melodies while playing the drums.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “melody” mean?

A sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.

Is “melody” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.