melodist

Example Sentences

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Mandel was primarily a melodist and would seek out lyricists for his songs.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2020

Suddenly the snarky wit was a romantic, the angular composer a melodist.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2020

He wanted to be as great a melodist as George Gershwin and a better lyricist than Ira.

From Slate • May 31, 2018

Probably me, less known as a melodist than him.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2017

Ah, happy, happy boughs! 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 The Hundred Best English Poems by Gowans, Adam L. (Adam Luke)