melodist
Example Sentences
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But the Romanian conductor happens to be music director of the Cabrillo Festival, which was founded by Lou Harrison, California’s great melodist and eclectic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
But he is a melodist, too, and in his second tune, a lively one based on “What Is This Thing Called Love?,” he piled up heaps of rich melodies in the bebop vernacular.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 14, 2021
Mandel was primarily a melodist and would seek out lyricists for his songs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2020
Her clearly articulated, lyrically imaginative cello playing can fulfill a range of roles in quick succession: melodist, beat maker, textural accompanist.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2019
Ah, happy, happy bought! that cannot shed Your leaves, nor ever bid the Spring adieu; And, happy melodist, unwearied, For ever piping songs for ever new; More happy love! more happy, happy love!
From English Literature for Boys and Girls by H. E. (Henrietta Elizabeth) Marshall
