# melodic

/məˈɫɑdɪk/ (US) · /mɛlˈɒdɪk/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/melodic
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun or predicatively after linking verbs like 'sound' or 'be'.

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