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メロディ

merodiLoanword from English melody
melody

この曲のメロディはとても美しいです。

The melody of this song is very beautiful.


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.

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

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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
suffix
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