melodynoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈmel.ə.di/us/ˈmel.ə.di/C2 a tune, often forming part of a larger piece of music:
He played a few well-known melodies.
His songs are always strong on melody.
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Musical pieces
- arrangement
- bolero
- bossa nova
- Britannia
- cantata
- fantasia
- nocturne
- octet
- opus
- passage
- playlist
- polka
- reel
- signature tune
- solo
- song form
- string quartet
- symphony
- trio
- tune
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