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mélodie

melody, tune

noun may-loh-DEE Rare
Arts & Culture Music

Origin: Greek 'meloidia' (singing)

Usage Note

Mélodie in French also specifically refers to a composed art song for voice and piano — the French equivalent of the German 'Lied'. The adjective mélodieux ('melodious') and the noun mélodie form a common pairing in music criticism.

Examples

"Cette mélodie reste en tête toute la journée."

Natural Translation

This melody stays in your head all day.

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