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melody

/ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/

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

Examples :

"The sweet melody of the school bell signaled the end of the day. "
music sound entertainment

Related Words

Illustration school

school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

Illustration notes

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. "

Illustration that

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. "

Illustration sequence

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. "

Illustration the

the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration bell

bell noun

/bɛl/

A percussive instrument made of metal or other hard material, typically but not always in the shape of an inverted cup with a flared rim, which resonates when struck.

"The school bell rang, signaling the end of class. "

Illustration phrase

phrase noun

/fɹeɪz/

A short written or spoken expression.

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

Illustration makes

makes noun

/meɪks/

Brand or kind; model.

"What make of car do you drive?"

Illustration sweet

sweet noun

/swiːt/ /swit/

The basic taste sensation induced by sugar.

"The sweet in the lemonade was very noticeable. "

Illustration signaled

signaled verb

/ˈsɪɡnəld/ /ˈsɪɡnəɫd/

To indicate; to convey or communicate by a signal.

"The teacher signaled the end of the test by ringing a bell. "

Illustration tune

tune noun

/tjuːn/ /t(j)un/

A melody.

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

Illustration musical

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. "