(adj) containing or constituting or characterized by pleasing melody, Syn. melodic, musical, Ant. unmelodious, Example:the melodious song of a meadowlark
(n) (music) melodic subject of a musical composition, Syn. musical theme, idea, melodic theme, Example:the theme is announced in the first measures; the accompanist picked up the idea and elaborated it
a. [ L. melodicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. mélodique. ] Of the nature of melody; relating to, containing, or made up of, melody; melodious. [ 1913 Webster ]