n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; musical. See Melody, and cf. Odeon. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. melodicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. mélodique. ] Of the nature of melody; relating to, containing, or made up of, melody; melodious. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The branch of musical science which treats of the pitch of tones, and of the laws of melody. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Melody + -graph. ] A contrivance for preserving a record of music, by recording the action of the keys of a musical instrument when played upon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. mélodieux. See Melody. ] Containing, or producing, melody; musical; agreeable to the ear by a sweet succession of sounds;
n. [ Cf. F. mélodiste. ] A composer or singer of melodies. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
v. i. To make melody; to compose melodies; to harmonize. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. mélodrame, fr. Gr.