Definition of "melody"

Kid-friendly meaning of melody, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "melody" mean?

melody (noun) — the main tune of a song that you can hum.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (mel·o·dy)

Example sentences using "melody"

Grade K–2
I hum the melody.
Grade 3–5
The catchy melody got stuck in her head and she found herself humming it all day at school.
Grade 6–8
A memorable melody often follows surprisingly simple patterns of rises and falls, which is why songwriters spend so much time on tunes that sound effortless and inevitable once finished.

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