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having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music a sweetly melodic chant
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Recent Examples of melodic And, as a result, Magnolia Sage ventures into melodic ground for the artist. —
Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Smith probably won’t be the only listener surprised by the album, which combines some downtown rock with gentle, playful story-songs that swerve toward an almost Buddy Holly-ish melodic sweetness. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026 His inventive, melodic approach to the electric bass helped expand the instrument’s scope from a subtle timekeeper to a defining voice in popular music. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Spotting its distinctive, bright yellow chest and hearing its melodic song is a special treat. —Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses. —Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Infinite Illumination is a triumph of melodic, soul-stirring, profoundly heavy metal. —Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Majestically melodic hardcore by way of the Police, their music is both sonically and emotionally strong enough to rock any coliseum. —Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Smith probably won’t be the only listener surprised by the album, which combines some downtown rock with gentle, playful story-songs that swerve toward an almost Buddy Holly-ish melodic sweetness. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2026 His inventive, melodic approach to the electric bass helped expand the instrument’s scope from a subtle timekeeper to a defining voice in popular music. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Spotting its distinctive, bright yellow chest and hearing its melodic song is a special treat. —Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 The musical’s score by Ingrid Michaelson isn’t traditionally melodic, with big leaps from note to note that can easily strain a singer’s voice. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026 While its work was written, produced and performed largely by young Blacks from Detroit’s inner city, Gordy and Motown were intent on creating music for everyone, taking the earthy sounds of post-doo-wop R&B, giving them a melodic, commercial-friendly sheen and marketing them to the masses. —Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Infinite Illumination is a triumph of melodic, soul-stirring, profoundly heavy metal. —Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Majestically melodic hardcore by way of the Police, their music is both sonically and emotionally strong enough to rock any coliseum. —Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for melodic
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From the pristine production to the runs and riffs, Kehlani puts on a masterclass of technical songbuilding and lyrical storytelling.— Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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Her rapid-fire lyrical delivery with her two backup singers coupled with horns even more scintillating live illustrated why that song deserves its exclamation point.— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
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The education division of Maker Park Radio, a nonprofit streaming station based in Stapleton, offers courses on vinyl, hip-hop lyric writing, live remixing, and intro to music production and sampling.— The Editors, Curbed, 16 Apr. 2026
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The pandemic special is not available online, but why not queue up this lyric video version for a pick-me-up?— Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
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Foo Fighters performed two Your Favorite Toy songs live for the first time as the band served as musical guest on the latest episode of SNL UK.— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Melodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/melodic. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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