Synonyms for

Melodic

Verb / mʌˈlɑ:dɪk / Another word for melodic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having a pleasing melody or musical quality

Synonyms & similar words

musical melodious unmelodious musical harmonious tuneful sweet-sounding lyrical pleasing rhythmic soothing symphonic consonant euphonic harmonic melodious serene songful vocal mellifluous melancholic resonant unisonant

Synonyms by register

Formal

harmonious tuneful euphonious musical

Informal

catchy sing-song lilting

Literary

dulcet lyrical sonorous

Antonyms

discordant cacophonous dissonant unmusical harsh jarring atonal

Common collocations

  • melodic line
  • melodic phrase
  • melodic structure
  • melodic contour
  • melodic intervals
  • melodic sequence
  • melodic patterns

Word family

noun melody
adjective melodic
adverb melodically

Usage note

Melodic primarily describes pleasant-sounding music or sounds. It is often used in musical analysis to refer to the succession of notes in a tune.

Example sentences

  1. The singer's voice was so melodic that it put me in a trance.
  2. The wind chimes created a melodic sound as they swayed in the breeze.
  3. The orchestra played a melodic piece that brought tears to my eyes.
  4. The baby's giggle was a melodic sound to the parents' ears.
  5. The musician composed a melodic ballad that became a hit song.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
  • Music is the universal language of mankind.
  • A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence.

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