メロディ
merodinoun★BeginnerLoanword from English melody
formal
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying.
ピアノのメロディが心に響きました。
The piano melody resonated with my heart.
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Often used in music and poetry to describe the tune or sequence of notes in a song.
Collocations
メロディを作るto compose a melodyメロディが頭に残るthe melody lingers in one's mind
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Music
In Japanese music terminology, 'メロディ' is often contrasted with 'リズム' (rhythm) and 'ハーモニー' (harmony).
📖Word Origin
Derived from the English word 'melody', which comes from the Greek 'melōidía' meaning 'a singing, chanting'.
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese, 'メロディ' is commonly used in both classical and modern music contexts to refer to the melodic part of a song.
Word Breakdown
メロ
melody
rootディ
suffix indicating a concept or thing
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