Melody
/ˈmɛl.ə.di/noun
A sequence of musical notes that is musically satisfying.
Did you know?The word 'melody' is derived from a Greek term meaning 'singing' and has been associated with music since ancient times.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
melōidia
“Song, singing”
Late Latin
Latin
melodia
“Song, tune”
Old French
Old French
melodie
“Musical tune”
Middle English
English
melodie
“Musical composition”
Modern English
English
melody
“A sequence of musical notes”