旋律 (xuán lǜ) — melody

Definition

旋律 (xuánlǜ) is a formal noun for 'melody' as a musical concept — more technical than the everyday 调, and broader than 曲, which refers to a specific song or composition.

noun
melody
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 旋律
    Zhè shǒu gē qǔ de xuán lǜ fēi cháng yōu měi.
    The melody of this song is very beautiful.
  • 旋律
    Tā xǐ huan hēng chàng qīng kuài de xuán lǜ.
    She likes to hum light and lively melodies.
  • Zhè bù diàn yǐng de zhǔ xuán lǜ ràng rén nán wàng.
    The main melody of this movie is unforgettable.

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