melody instrument

collocation in English

meaningsofmelodyandinstrument

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melody
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈmel.ə.di/us
/ˈmel.ə.di/
a tune, often forming part of a larger piece ...
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instrument
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/us
/ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
an object, such as a piano, guitar, or drum, that is played to produce ...
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(Definition ofmelodyandinstrumentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It was the mainmelodyinstrumentin early military bands, until it was succeeded by the clarinet.
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They are relatively easy to learn to play as a rhythm instrument, but offer great rewards to the more committed player as amelodyinstrument.
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The othermelodyinstrumentis a saxophone or clarinet, and the rhythm instruments include drums, bass, and guitar or banjo.
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This bagpipe uses single reeds, and can be played either as a drone or as amelodyinstrument.
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Through sympathetic vibration, they enhanced the timbre of the melody line, thus serving the baryton's role as the primarymelodyinstrumentin this music.
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For this reason too, it is not suitable for playing accompaniment, as it tends to overshadow the sound of the melody instruments.
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The melody instruments may play heterophonically in octaves or perform solos.
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These melody instruments are backed by a rhythm section composed of guitar, 7-string guitar (playing bass lines) and light percussion, such as a pandeiro.
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The melody instruments used are often both violins.
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Students, guided by their music teachers, engage in a wide range of artistic activities including creative and structured movement, singing, and performing on rhythm and melody instruments.
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Melody instruments like saxophone and trumpet are omitted, enabling a jazz student to practice playing the song's melody, and improvising over the song's chord changes, with accompaniment.
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