melody: Meaning and Definition of

mel•o•dy

1. musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
1. the succession of single tones in musical compositions, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.
2. the principal part in a harmonic composition; the air.
3. a rhythmical succession of single tones producing a distinct musical phrase or idea.
3. a poem suitable for singing.
4. intonation, as of a segment of connected speech.

Mel•o•dy

1. a female given name.