as in song
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect this week, we'll learn to play a more complicated melody on the saxophone

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Recent Examples of melody Threading through the score, by Joy Huerta and Benjamin Velez, are Latin rhythms and melodies, with songs ranging from pop to mariachi to rap. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025 Tycho frontman Scott Hansen, who grew up in the Sacramento region before relocating to San Francisco, collaborates on his group’s electronic melodies with guitarist Zac Brown, a Sacramento resident, drummer Rory O’Connor and multi-instrumentalist Billy Kim. Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Lopez-Ochoa brought in her established musical collaborator, Juan Pablo Acosta to arrange the opera’s treasured melodies and provide original music. Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 Wilson began the performance by playing the song’s familiar melody on his guitar before wrapping the anthem in baritone vocal notes. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for melody
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Noun
  • The Vantage Roadster produces less deep, NASCAR rumble, and more the song of a high-revving DTM race car.
    Jonny Lieberman, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
  • Related Stories Pope Leo XIV Chooses Papal Name with Long History 2025 Papal Conclave to Pick New Pope: Full Recap The prayer acknowledged their sins and asked for God's forgiveness, after which followed songs and a period of worship.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • Users can listen to their favorite tunes by streaming over Bluetooth from a smartphone or computer.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • From patriotic songs to polkas to timeless tunes, the group of talented musicians will educate and entertain guests during a free two-hour concert in DeBary Hall Historic Site’s theater.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025

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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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