melody

• Substantif désignant une succession de notes qui est musicalement agréable et forme souvent le thème principal ou le motif d'une chanson ou d'une œuvre musicale.

A noun referring to a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying, often forming the main theme or tune of a song or piece of music.

1. Musical tuneA2formal

   A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune.

   mélodie

   • The melody of the song is very catchy.
   • She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking.
   • The composer wrote a new melody for the symphony.

   Synonymesairlinesongstrainthemetune

2. Pleasant soundB1formal

   A pleasant arrangement of sounds, not necessarily musical.

   son agréable

   • The melody of the birds singing filled the garden.
   • The wind created a soft melody through the trees.
   • The melody of her voice was soothing.

   Synonymeseuphonyharmonymusic