Noun
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Source: WordNetshe was humming an air from Beethoven Source: Internet
Indigenous Abkhazian style of three-part polyphony uses double drones (in fourths, fifths, or octaves) and one leading melodic line at one time. Source: Internet
His instrumental works are therefore imbued with a similar vocally conceived melodic line, granted they may be lacking in the sophisticated counterpoint and motivic work of Haydn and Mozart's music. Source: Internet
Most early Shaker music is monodic, that is to say, composed of a single melodic line with no harmonization. Source: Internet
Double stops (two notes played simultaneously) are sometimes used, but mostly as a reinforcement of the main melodic line, similar to the usual use of double stops in solo violin music. Source: Internet
In his E flat horn concerto, we hear periodic and short phrases, Galant harmonic rhythm and melodic line reduction. Source: Internet