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Wordabulary

melody

Pronunciation
Noun A2 Elementary

Quick answer

A pleasing sequence of musical notes that forms the main tune of a song.

"She hummed the melody long after the song had ended."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

tune

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "She hummed the _____ long after the song had ended."

Answer: melody

In your own words, what does "melody" mean?

A pleasing sequence of musical notes that forms the main tune of a song.

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