De melodie
Example: De melodie van het lied is heel mooi en eenvoudig.
Definition
"De melodie" refers to the sequence of musical notes that form the main tune of a song, often characterized by its rhythm and pitch. It is what people typically hum or sing along to, making it the most recognizable part of a musical composition.
Etymology
The word "de melodie" comes from the Greek word 'melōidía', meaning 'singing, chanting', which passed into Latin as 'melodia'. It entered Dutch through French and other European languages, retaining its meaning related to musical tunes. Did you know? The root 'melos' in Greek means 'song' or 'limb', hinting at the idea of a song as a living entity.
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"De melodie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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