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memorable melody

[mə-ˈmȯr-ə-bəl ˈmel-ə-dē]
noun phrasefeminine (in Portuguese)pl: memorable melodies / melodias memoráveis
melodia memorável
1. A musical tune or sequence of notes that is easy to remember and emotionally striking or appealing
The memorable melody of that song stayed with me for days.
A melodia memorável daquela canção ficou comigo por dias.
2. A catchy or distinctive musical phrase that makes a lasting impression on the listener
The composer created a memorable melody that became an instant hit.
O compositor criou uma melodia memorável que se tornou um sucesso instantâneo.
NYC Slang
banger / bop (when referring to catchy modern music)
Synonyms
catchy tuneunforgettable melodyhaunting melodystriking tuneear-catching melody
Antonyms
forgettable tuneunmemorable melodydull tuneuninspiring melody

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
melodia memorável
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
melodia que fica na cabeça
Colloquial: literally 'melody that stays in your head'
São Paulo
melodia inesquecível
Common variant meaning 'unforgettable melody'
Portugal
melodia memorável
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a tune that gets stuck in your head
music to one's ears
hum a tune
melodia que não sai da cabeça (Portuguese: a melody that won't leave your head)
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