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as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music
could hear the melodious sounds of the woodlands as winter gave way to spring
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as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes
a particularly melodious ringtone that was instantly recognizable
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Recent Examples of melodious
The only relief from the monotony, and from worrying about the anguish my family must have been undergoing over my disappearance, was—bizarrely—the melodious voice of a female prisoner in another cell singing a Christian hymn that included 'Save me Jesus' in its refrain.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
At its best, baile funk is a blend of harsh drum attacks intertwined by melodious or fierce vocals.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Notes of pink pepper and rum and tobacco leaf absolute round out the sweetly smoky scent, which lends itself to a night of firelight, expertly poured cocktails, and melodious riffs.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
An album with a decidedly punk-rock sound (a departure from the moody, melodious love songs she’s known for) and a foray into the US market.
—Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2024
At its best, baile funk is a blend of harsh drum attacks intertwined by melodious or fierce vocals.
—Felipe Maia, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2024
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The official press release does not specifically mention a third album being on the way, so further announcements are surely coming down the pike from Laufey, who has also not yet announced any touring for 2025 other than a handful of symphonic summer dates and a Jazz Fest appearance.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The progressive and symphonic rock outfit was active for more than a decade and a half, releasing music from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The outlet unveiled its definitive ranking on Monday (April 7), placing Minaj at the top spot based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including chart performance, cultural impact, lyrical skill, longevity, and flow.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The lyrical content of Vernon’s records have long been marked with a tinge of turmoil, and his tendency towards heavy introspection has, at times, cornered him into a trope of a melancholy, lovesick songwriter.—
Leah Lu,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The production is directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer (The Band's Visit), also represented this season with the new musical Dead Outlaw.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carlile, meanwhile, has performed twice as a musical guest in 2021 and 2022.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, the combination of the specific chord progression in the melody paired with the verbatim hook was a greater than 50% clone of Vance’s original work, in both lyric choice and chord expressions.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Doja Rat stated that Strange claimed to have over 300 songs and handwritten lyric sheets.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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But a bit like McLaren’s first V-8 in its early 12C road car— whose uninspired blat recalled that of a marine engine—the Nettuno has never been an especially tuneful motor.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2025
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The larger the ship, the greater the overall program, naturally, but even small vessels will have someone tuneful onboard.—
David Dickstein,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
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Then the crickets become a new rhythmic feint, arranged for trap rhythm, and then another bass line blows up the landscape.—
Michaelangelo Matos,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2025
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If the rhythmic releases of norepinephrine correlate with the arrival of a larger tracer at a sensor on the brain’s surface, that would be a fascinating finding.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
26 Mar. 2025
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