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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable
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Recent Examples of melodious
At its best, baile funk is a blend of harsh drum attacks intertwined by melodious or fierce vocals.
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Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
In the collaboration, the Argentine rapper brings a fresh and modern touch, effortless swapping between his melodious vocals and fiery rap verses.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
His career, spanning more than 4 decades, enriched our music industry and gifted us with some of the most memorable and melodious renditions of gazals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
The four-track body of work boasts haunting build-ups, twirling and tinkering synths, melodious tunes, nightmarish tones and beats so hard that listeners can feel the punch of the bass in their bodies.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
In the collaboration, the Argentine rapper brings a fresh and modern touch, effortless swapping between his melodious vocals and fiery rap verses.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
His career, spanning more than 4 decades, enriched our music industry and gifted us with some of the most memorable and melodious renditions of gazals.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2024
The four-track body of work boasts haunting build-ups, twirling and tinkering synths, melodious tunes, nightmarish tones and beats so hard that listeners can feel the punch of the bass in their bodies.
—Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodious
Adjective
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Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake is notable for its symphonic quality and its dreamlike atmosphere.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Feb. 2025
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Upstairs, Elsesser’s serene, hotel-like sleeping quarters lead to the crown jewel: a bathroom to rival all bathrooms, where marble, mirror, and walnut paneling combine to symphonic effect.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2025
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Unlike the final version released on his 2004 album Dear Heather, this handwritten page includes lyrics penned in Cohen's own hand in purple marker, offering a deeper look at his lyrical experimentation.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Her main goal is trying to maintain the emotion and lyrical style of the track more than creating a direct translation — and the artists are often encouraged to improv once in the studio.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Since that sketch aired, Swift has returned to SNL on three occasions as a musical guest in 2017, 2019, and 2021.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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The young man who mixed and mastered it, Curtis Lindsey, is actually my [musical director] and has been with me for maybe 17 years.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The pair accompanied the single with a lyric video featuring clips of the two giggling with each other and sharing kisses in a bedroom.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.—
David Dickstein,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
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For a more tuneful version of the Dickens tale, there’s this 1970 musical starring Albert Finney as the eponymous miser.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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From the moment passengers step onto the ship, the rhythmic pulse of the Caribbean surrounds them.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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The rhythmic movement mimics the womb and can be very soothing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Melodious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodious. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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