mélodie

Definitions of mélodie
  1. noun
    a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
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    type of:
    air
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
  2. noun
    (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
    synonyms: thème
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    motif
    a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
    variation
    a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
    type of:
    air
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
  3. noun
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    synonyms: air
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    thème
    (music) melodic subject of a musical composition
    voix
    the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
    motif
    a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
    variation
    a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
    accompagnement
    a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
    basse
    the lowest part in polyphonic music
    type of:
    musique
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
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