me·lod·ic

[muh-lod-ik]
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to melody, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.

Origin:
1815–25; < Late Latin melōdicus < Greek melōidikós. See melody, -ic

me·lod·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·me·lod·ic, adjective
non·me·lod·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·me·lod·ic, adjective
un·me·lod·i·cal·ly, adverb
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melodic (mɪˈlɒdɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  of or relating to melody
2.  of or relating to a part in a piece of music
3.  tuneful or melodious
 
me'lodically
 
adv

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Word Origin & History

melodic
1823, from Fr. melodique, from L.L. melodicus, from Gk. melodikos from melodia (see melody).
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Example sentences
Compose a melody with attention to melodic shape and form.
Suddenly, this lovely melodic call to prayer wafts through the air.
His first and last priority was to make music, which keeps his sound melodic
  and accessible.
Live instruments stand sturdily in the mix as free-floating vocals waft in and
  out of coherency while retaining melodic sharpness.
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