melodic line

/məˌlɑdɪk laɪn/

Other forms: melodic lines

Definitions of melodic line

1. noun

   a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
   synonyms: air, line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune

   types:

   fanfare, flourish, tucket

   (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

   glissando

   a rapid series of ascending or descending notes on the musical scale

   roulade

   (music) an elaborate run of several notes sung to one syllable

   leitmotif, leitmotiv

   a melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation (as in Wagner's operas)

   theme song

   a melody that recurs and comes to represent a musical play or movie

   signature, signature tune, theme song

   a melody used to identify a performer or a dance band or radio/tv program

   idea, melodic theme, musical theme, theme

   (music) melodic subject of a musical composition

   part, voice

   the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music

   slide, swoop

   (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

   motif, motive

   a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music

   statement

   (music) the presentation of a musical theme

   variation

   a repetition of a musical theme in which it is modified or embellished

   primo

   the principal part of a duet (especially a piano duet)

   secondo

   the second or lower part of a duet (especially a piano duet)

   voice part

   a part written for a singer

   accompaniment, backup, musical accompaniment, support

   a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

   bass, bass part

   the lowest part in polyphonic music

   type of:

   music

   an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner