旋律

senritsu

melody

この曲の旋律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.

彼女は素晴らしい旋律を作り出しました。

She created a wonderful melody.

In Japanese, '旋律' refers specifically to the sequence of notes in music, distinct from rhythm or harmony.

Collocations

旋律を作るto compose a melody旋律が美しいthe melody is beautiful

Use '旋律' in formal or classical music contexts, and 'メロディ' in casual conversation.

From Chinese '旋律' (xuánlǜ), combining '旋' (xuán, 'to turn') and '律' (lǜ, 'law' or 'rhythm').

'旋律' is often used in classical or formal contexts, while 'メロディ' (melody) is more common in everyday speech.

旋

to turn

root

律

law or rhythm

root

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