melodic

[ muh-lod-ik ]

adjective

1. melodious.
2. of or relating to melody, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.

melodic

/ mɪˈlɒdɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to melody
2. of or relating to a part in a piece of music
3. tuneful or melodious

Derived Forms

• meˈlodically, adverb

Other Words From

• me·lodi·cal·ly adverb
• nonme·lodic adjective
• nonme·lodi·cal·ly adverb
• unme·lodic adjective
• unme·lodi·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of melodic¹

1815–25; < Late Latin melōdicus < Greek melōidikós. See melody, -ic

Example Sentences

From the melodic Sicilian ghosts of “The Godfather” by composer Nino Rota to the aching Eastern European love theme in “Bram Stoker’s Dracula” by Wojciech Kilar, his stories ooze with musical expression.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in BP, the Calder Quartet brought exquisite warmth to the sunny, slippery melodic lines in Missy Mazzoli’s “Death Valley Junction.”

From Los Angeles Times

A motorik beat, jaunty bass line and melodic wafts of keyboard make the track go down with a disarming ease.

From New York Times

Pop? — but he reportedly submitted for rap song and melodic rap performance, though it ended in a blank for the rising singer.

From Los Angeles Times

Original material began to emerge — songs that were melodic and oblique in equal measure, with arpeggiated guitar hooks and Stipe’s lyrics drifting in and out of focus.

From Los Angeles Times