- 1. a. Characterized by melody, as distinguished from harmony. Source: opted
- 2. adj. having a melody (as distinguished from recitative) Source: wordnet
- 3. Characterized by melody, as distinguished from harmony. Mendelssohn wants the ariose beauty of Handel; vocal melody is not his forte; the interest of his airs harmonic. Foreign Quart. Rev. Source: webster
- 4. Characterized by melody, as distinguished from harmony.Mendelssohn wants the ariose beauty of Handel; vocal melody is nothis forte; the interest of his airs harmonic. Foreign Quart. Rev. Source: adambom
- 5. s having a melody (as distinguished from recitative) Source: ecdict
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