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melodic

[muh-lod-ik]

Origin

adjective

melodious.

of or pertaining to melody, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.

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

Related forms

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)

—*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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