Melody
Melody noun - A rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect.
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Synonyms for Melody
Nursery rhyme and melody are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nursery rhyme" instead a noun "Melody".
Nursery rhyme
Nursery rhyme noun - A tale in rhymed verse for children.
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Synonyms for Nursery rhyme
Melody and nursery rhyme are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Melody" instead a noun phrase "Nursery rhyme".
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- Add a melody that sounds more like a nursery rhyme, and a singer who sounds like Paula Deen on helium.
Source: So Bad Its Good / Music -
Nursery Rhyme: The title, of course, comes from "London Bridge is falling down", a snatch of whose melody is heard at the beginning of "Get Me To The Church On Time".
Source: Theatre / My Fair Lady
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