Melodyne
/ˈmɛl.ə.daɪn/noun
A proprietary audio-editing and pitch-correction software developed by Celemony.
Did you know?Melodyne is a coined brand name built around “melody,” while its technology made microscopic vocal correction—once an invisible studio trick—audibly controllable.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
melos
“Song, music, or musical phrase”
Ancient Greek
Greek
melōidia
“Singing or a musical composition; literally, the act of singing a tune”
Medieval Latin
Latin
melodia
“A melody or musical succession of tones”
12th Century
Old French
melodie
“A musical air or song”
13th Century
English
melody
“A pleasing succession of musical notes”
1990s
German brand
Melodyne
“A coined product name formed around “melody” for Celemony’s audio-editing software”