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melodic

Pronunciation: /mɪˈlɒdɪk/
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Definition of melodic

adjective

  • relating to or having melody:melodic and rhythmic patterns
  • pleasant-sounding:his voice was deep and melodic

Derivatives

melodically

adverb

melodicism

Pronunciation: /mɪˈlɒdɪsɪz(ə)m/
noun

Origin:

early 19th century: from French mélodique, via late Latin from Greek melōidikos, from melōidia 'melody'

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