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melodies

/ˈmɛlədiz/

Meanings
noun
Tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

Examples :

"The street musician played beautiful melodies on his saxophone. "
music sound entertainment

Related Words

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notes noun

/nəʊts/ /noʊts/

(heading) A symbol or annotation.

"The student scribbled notes in the margin of her textbook to help her remember the key concepts. "

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saxophone noun

/ˈsæksəfoʊn/

A single-reed instrument musical instrument of the woodwind family, usually made of brass and with a distinctive loop bringing the bell upwards.

"At the school talent show, the saxophone player performed a beautiful solo. "

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that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

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street noun

/stɹiːt/ /ʃtɹiːt/

A paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.

"Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right."

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sequence noun

/ˈsiːkwəns/

A set of things next to each other in a set order; a series

"The sequence of events in the school play was: introduction, conflict, climax, and resolution. "

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played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

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phrase noun

/fɹeɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

"My mom used the phrase "Think before you speak" often. "

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makes noun

/meɪks/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

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musician noun

/mjuˈzɪʃən/

A composer, conductor, or performer of music; specifically, a person who sings and/or plays a musical instrument as a hobby, an occupation, or a profession.

"My older brother is a musician; he plays the guitar in a band. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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tune noun

/tjuːn/ /t(j)un/

A melody.

"The school band played a beautiful tune during the assembly. "

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musical noun

/ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/

A stage performance, show or film that involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting.

"The school's annual musical was a huge success, with the students performing catchy songs and energetic dances. "