melos

song, part of a song

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Black vocalist sings pleasingly while listeners relax.

adjective

melodious

muh-LOH-dee-us/məˈləʊdiəs/

Having a pleasant, tuneful sound.

Etymology

melGreeksong

+odiGreeksong, ode

+ousLatinfull of, having; characterized by

The two song elements formed a word for singing or a pleasant song. The adjective describes something characterized by that musical quality, including a voice or sound that is agreeable to the ear.

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