Melodic Phrase (Noun)
Meaning
A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The musician repeated a beautiful melodic phrase from her favorite ballad over the radio.
- She hummed a melodic phrase from the lullaby to recall fond memories.
- A short melodic phrase made up of two contrasting fragments was repeated throughout the song.
- The solo violinist played a long, intricate melodic phrase that filled the entire hall with music.
- The pianist interjected melodic phrases into the documentary score, changing its atmosphere.