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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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