melodía
melody
noun meh-loh-DEE-ah Rare
Origin: From Greek melodia (singing, from melos + ode).
Also means
tune
Usage Note
Melodía is the sequence of single notes that forms a recognizable musical line. It contrasts with armonía (harmony) and ritmo (rhythm). Tararear una melodía (to hum a melody) is a natural collocation. The adjective is melódico.
Examples
"La melodía de esa canción es preciosa."
Natural Translation
The melody of that song is beautiful.

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