a. [ L. melodicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. mélodique. ] Of the nature of melody; relating to, containing, or made up of, melody; melodious. [ 1913 Webster ]
[しょうせつ, shousetsu](n) (1) undulating melodic ornamentation or embellishment, esp. in folk and popular songs; (2) unit of timber measurement#19194[Add to Longdo]