Word
melodic
Phoneticsmelod·ic
US/məˈɫɑdɪk/
UK/mɛlˈɒdɪk/
Definition
adj. having a pleasant, musical sound that is easy to listen to. You use this to describe a voice or a song that has a nice tune.
adj. relating to or containing a sequence of musical notes that are pleasant to hear. Often used to describe vocal qualities or instrumental arrangements that emphasize harmony and rhythm.
Examples
“The singer has a very melodic voice.”
“The composer is famous for writing melodic themes that stay in your head for days.”
“While the rhythm section provided a heavy, driving beat, the lead guitarist added melodic layers that softened the overall sound of the track.”
Examples
simple
“The singer has a very melodic voice.”
contextual
“The composer is famous for writing melodic themes that stay in your head for days.”
complex
“While the rhythm section provided a heavy, driving beat, the lead guitarist added melodic layers that softened the overall sound of the track.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'sound' or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“It’s a well-known fact that all animals react to music, especially gentle melodic music.” Etymology
Borrowed from French mélodique.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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