1. A recently composed or newly created musical melody; a fresh or original tune
The composer unveiled a beautiful new melody at the concert.
O compositor apresentou uma bela melodia nova no concerto.
2. In music history, referring to a style of early Baroque music emphasizing solo singing with instrumental accompaniment
The opera adopted the principles of melodia nova with its focus on expressive vocal lines.
A ópera adotou os princípios da melodia nova com seu foco em linhas vocais expressivas.