melodisch
melodic
Relating to a melody or based on the development of a melody.
EXAMPLE
Die melodische Entwicklung des Stücks führt zu einem überraschenden Höhepunkt.
The melodic development of the piece leads to a surprising climax.
melodisch
melodic
melodisch – melodischer – am melodischsten
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Meanings
melodisch
melodic
Pleasant and harmonious to listen to, especially because of a flowing or catchy sound.
EXAMPLE
Ihre melodische Stimme machte das Lied sofort eingängig.
Her melodic voice made the song instantly catchy.
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry melodisch, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
Comparison
| basic form | melodisch |
|---|---|
| comparative | melodischer |
| superlative | am melodischsten |
After der, die, das
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| nom. | -e | -e | -e | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -e | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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After ein, eine
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -en |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -en |
| dat. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
| gen. | -en | -en | -en | -en |
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Without article
| masc. | fem. | neut. | plural | |
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| nom. | -er | -e | -es | -e |
| acc. | -en | -e | -es | -e |
| dat. | -em | -er | -em | -en |
| gen. | -en | -er | -en | -er |
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Usage tips
Word formation
'Melodisch' (melodic) is derived from 'Melodie' (melody) with the ending '-isch'. This ending forms an adjective that expresses a relationship to a melody or its effect.
EXAMPLE
Die melodische Struktur des Liedes ist ungewöhnlich aufgebaut.
The melodic structure of the song is unusually arranged.
Typical collocations
In technical language about music, 'melodisch' (melodic) often appears with words that describe the structure of a piece. Typical collocations are 'melodische Entwicklung' (melodic development), 'melodische Linie' (melodic line), and 'melodische Gestaltung' (melodic design).
EXAMPLE
Die melodische Linie wird im zweiten Teil von den Streichern übernommen.
The melodic line is taken over by the strings in the second part.
Describing sound
When describing a pleasant sound effect, 'melodisch' (melodic) often refers to voices, sounds, or passages. The context then shows that the effect of the sound is the focus.
EXAMPLE
Seine melodische Stimme beruhigte das aufgeregte Publikum.
His melodic voice calmed the agitated audience.
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