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Recent Examples of melody
This is one of their all-time greatest, so strong that the song’s vocal melody follows Iommi’s crushing riff almost note-for-note.
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Monte Conner, Variety, 22 July 2025
Although only two original members are still performing with the band, musical pioneers Earth, Wind, and Fire still dazzle audiences after more than 50 years of soulful melodies.
—Pj Green
july 19, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025
Her voice—like honey, smooth and healing—wrapped itself around melodies with intention.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
The song became a folk revival standard with a new melody by Martin Hoffman, and this is the only recording Guthrie made of the song.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Monte Conner, Variety, 22 July 2025
Although only two original members are still performing with the band, musical pioneers Earth, Wind, and Fire still dazzle audiences after more than 50 years of soulful melodies.
—Pj Green
july 19, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025
Her voice—like honey, smooth and healing—wrapped itself around melodies with intention.
—Essence, 17 July 2025
The song became a folk revival standard with a new melody by Martin Hoffman, and this is the only recording Guthrie made of the song.
—Victoria Edel, People.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for melody
Noun
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His son, Ralph Taylor III, who was autistic and communicated mostly by song, died on the floor of the bedroom.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The movie will feature Norwood’s 2023 holiday song of the same name.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Band member Fred McDowell will play the beautiful A Trumpeter’s Lullaby and vocalist Michael Ruhl will perform two popular tunes.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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As a result of the clubhouse drama and new tune from his former player, Red Sox manager Alex Cora was asked for a response on Devers' first base debut.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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“Melody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melody. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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