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.