melodically,adv.|mɪˈlɒdɪkəlɪ| [Formed as prec. + -ly2.] In a melodic manner; with regard to melody. 1876Stainer & Barrett Dict.Mus. Terms (1898) 394 Form of minor mode sometimes used melodically.1887E. Gurney Tertium Quid II. 18 The form may be far from melodically inventive.