Melodist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A performer or composer of melodies.

    "Debussy was the last melodist."

Synonyms

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altoaria singerarrangerballad makerballadeerballadist

Example

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"At the same time Mr. Elling has proved his finesse as a Hartman-like melodist, on multiple albums and many more stages."

Etymology

From melody + -ist.

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