μελωδία
melodíafeminine
The English word 'melody' is translated into Greek as μελωδία (melodía).
μελωδία refers to a sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase.
Meaning: sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is melodía.
Did you know?
- The root of μελωδία is connected to the word for 'honey', implying that a beautiful melody is something sweet to the ear.
- In many Greek musical contexts, the 'melody' is not just a sequence of notes but is deeply tied to the 'ethos', or the moral character of the sound.
- The concept of 'melody' in Greek history was often inseparable from poetry, as the two were performed as a single, unified art form.
Examples in context
- Αυτή η μελωδία είναι εξαιρετική!This melody is excellent!
- Αυτή η μελωδία είναι πολύ γλυκιά.Aftí i melodía eínai polý glykiá.This melody is very sweet.
- Η μελωδία του τραγουδιού είναι απλή.I melodiá tou tragoudioú eínai aplí.The melody of the song is simple.
Example conversation
Maria and Dimitris are listening to music together.
- Μαρία MariaΆκου αυτή τη μελωδία, Δημήτρη!Ákou aftí ti melodía, Dimítri!Listen to this melody, Dimitris!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίναι υπέροχη, Μαρία.Eínai ypérochi, María.It is wonderful, Maria.
- Μαρία MariaΕίναι η αγαπημένη μου μελωδία.Eínai i agapiméni mou melodía.It is my favorite melody.
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΈχει πολύ γλυκό ήχο.Échei polý glykó íchó.It has a very sweet sound.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “melody” translations and entries μελωδία, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
