melody
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“It has been a challenge going from the scandal to relationship to miscarriage to arrest to being pregnant again,” she says as a sentimental melody lilts in the background.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
As the melody plays, the trailer shows the students sailing to the United States before cutting to BTS at Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace -- the backdrop for Saturday's concert.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
“It’s hard to find a melody I can hold on to,” Walden said, citing John Williams as one of the last melody-driven composers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
But his worrying muddied his concentration to the point where he couldn’t even remember the melody.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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