melodic

melodic
melodically, adv.
/meuh lod"ik/, adj.
1. melodious.
2. of or pertaining to melody, as distinguished from harmony and rhythm.
[1815-25; < LL melodicus < Gk meloidikós. See MELODY, -IC]

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