melodiya
melódiya with stress marks
melody
Usage Note
Melodiya comes from Spanish 'melodía' and refers to the principal tune of a musical piece or a pleasing sequence of notes. It is used widely in music education and performance culture throughout the Philippines, from kundiman folk songs to contemporary OPM.
Examples
" Maganda ang melodiya nito. "
Natural Translation
Its melody is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the melody of-this.
" Hindi ko makalimutan ang magandang melodiya ng kanta. "
Natural Translation
I cannot forget the beautiful melody of the song.
Literal Translation
Not I can-forget the beautiful melody of-the song.
" Kahit hindi ko maintindihan ang mga liriko, napaiyak ako sa malungkot na melodiya ng lumang kundiman na iyon. "
Natural Translation
Even though I could not understand the lyrics, I was moved to tears by the sad melody of that old kundiman.
Literal Translation
Even-though not I can-understand the plural lyric, was-made-to-cry I by-the sad [na] melody of-the old kundiman [na] that.
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