melodia

Definitions of melodia
  1. noun
    a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    synonyms: aria, motivo, tema
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    leitmotiv
    a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)
    voce
    the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music
    aria, motivo, tema
    a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
    variazione, variazione musicale
    a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished
    accompagnamento
    a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
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    musica
    an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
  2. noun
    a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
    synonyms: aria, motivo, tema
  3. noun
    the perception of pleasant arrangements of musical notes
    synonyms: motivo
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