Melody and Tone

Melody

Melody noun - A rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect.

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Tone and melody are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tone" instead a noun "Melody".

Tone noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Melody and tone are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Melody" instead a noun "Tone".

Nearby Words: toneless, toned, toning, tonal

gentle	gentle melody	gentle tone
soft	soft melody	soft tone
exact	exact melody	exact tone
calm	calm melody	calm tone
Other adjectives: similar, original, light, proper, single, soothing, melancholy, actual, vocal, sad, dark, ominous, somber, cheerful, happy, cheery, new, different, creepy, upbeat.

The tone and melody of the song however, are bright and cheerful.

Source: Lyrical Dissonance / Music
But since Tamako's mother was tone-deaf, the melody Tamako heard from her turned out to be very different from that of the original song.

Source: Dream Melody
However, the overall tone of the lyrics, especially combined with the melody of the song, suggest that this is a very bad idea.

Source: Analysis / Puella Magi Madoka Magica

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