Korean Dictionary
How to say "Melody" in Korean
“Melody” in Korean is 멜로디 (pronounced "Mellodi").
멜로디
Mellodi
Usage & Context
The musical term for the sequence of notes that form the main tune. Commonly used when discussing the musical composition of a song.
Example Sentence
멜로디가 아름다워요.
The melody is beautiful.
How to use 멜로디 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Melody” is 멜로디, romanized as Mellodi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'mel-lo-di' — a loanword from English. 'mel' like 'mel', 'lo' like 'loh', 'di' like 'dee'. The 'll' is held slightly longer than in English.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
선율
seonyul
Sino-Korean word used in formal music writing and classical contexts
More Example Sentences
discussing a hit song
그 곡은 멜로디가 기억에 남아요.
The melody of that song stays in my memory.
music quiz game
멜로디만 들어도 어떤 노래인지 알아요.
I can tell what song it is just from the melody.
giving feedback to a composer
멜로디가 좀 더 강렬했으면 좋겠어요.
I wish the melody were a bit more intense.
Cultural Context
멜로디 is used widely in pop music contexts while '선율' is the native Sino-Korean word used in classical music criticism or formal writing. Music producers often say '멜로디 라인' (melody line) when discussing song structure. The word appears in phrases like '멜로디 메이커' (melody maker) describing talented composers.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
멜로디가 좋아요.
The melody is good.
멜로디가 귀에 꽂혀요.
The melody is catchy.
멜로디를 흥얼거려요.
I'm humming the melody.
Related Expressions
선율
seonyul
melody (Sino-Korean, formal)
후렴
huryeom
chorus/refrain
작곡
jakgok
composition
음
eum
musical note/sound
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