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“melody” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/meloˈdiː/

Example

Viele Melodien bleiben im Ohr.

Many melodies stay in your head.

Illustration for Melodie (melody)

How to say “melody” in German

“Melody” in German is Melodie.

The recognizable tune carried by a song, played by an instrument, or heard in the mind afterward.

Full entry for Melodie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Melodie

Sie spielte eine Melodie auf dem Klavier.

She played a melody on the piano.

Tips for using Melodie

  • German Melodie usually means the tune itself, not the entire song; the usual word for the latter is Lied or Song, depending on context.

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