旋律(せんりつ)

せんりつ
noun
melody
formaltechnical
See also: 戦慄(せんりつ) (shudder, horror)
1. melody
A sequence of musical notes that form a recognizable tune.
美(うつく)しい旋律(せんりつ)だ。
It's a beautiful melody.
旋律(せんりつ)を口(くち)ずさむ。
Hum a melody.
この旋律(せんりつ)が頭(あたま)から離(はな)れない。
I can't get this melody out of my head.

旋律(せんりつ) is the formal/technical Japanese word for melody, used especially in classical music and formal writing.

Similar words

  • 旋律(せんりつ): formal/technical (classical music, analysis)
  • メロディー: casual/general use

Common expressions

Related music terms

Related Words

Synonym: メロディー (casual)
Related: 和音(わおん) (chord)
Related: 拍子(ひょうし) (rhythm, time signature)
Related: 音律(おんりつ) (melody)
Compare: 和声(わせい) (harmony (music))
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Added 2026.1.16 9:22 · Revised 2026.9.2 12:02
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