melody
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The melody on the jazzy “Betrayal” is memorable and affecting, and “The Test,” a synth-pop duet with her daughter Lola Leon, is one of the best songs on the record.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
“I’d be like, ‘Oh, what about this melody?’
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
“GAS STATION” pairs a frenetic synth melody reminiscent of Crystal Castles with lyrics about abandonment.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
Even now, his gift for melody is undimmed.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
A melody that rises and falls slowly, with only small pitch changes between one note and the next, is conjunct.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing melody
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Music - Introductory
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