Synonyms for

Melodies

Verb / ˈmelʌdi:z / Another word for melodies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Melodies are a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to listen to and memorable.

Synonyms & similar words

melody strain line tonalpattern tune melodicphrase air melodicline tunes harmonies music songs chords strains rhythms compositions arrangements pieces airs themes leitmotifs motifs notes soundtracks scores ballads anthems canticles

Synonyms by register

Formal

tune harmony song

Informal

tune jingle song

Literary

lay strain airs

Antonyms

discord cacophony dissonance noise disharmony racket

Common collocations

  • sweet melodies
  • beautiful melodies
  • simple melodies
  • catchy melodies
  • melodies of the birds
  • melodies of the sea
  • haunting melodies

Word family

noun melody
verb melodize
adjective melodic
adverb melodically

Usage note

Melodies refers to a sequence of musical notes that is pleasing to hear. It is often used in a positive or pleasant context.

Example sentences

  1. The melodies of birds singing in the morning are my favorite sound.
  2. I love listening to the melodies of classical music.
  3. The composer wrote beautiful melodies for the orchestra to play.
  4. The singer's voice added a new dimension to the melodies.
  5. I can't stop humming the melodies from the musical.

Quotes

  • "Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart." - Pablo Casals
  • "Without music, life would be a mistake." - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • "Music is the soundtrack of your life." - Dick Clark

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