“The song has a great harmony you can hum.”
Usage Entry 1252 / 1350 60-second read
Melody vs. Harmony
A single sequence of notes versus multiple notes sounding together.
The comparisoni
“The song has a great melody you can hum — harmony is the supporting chords underneath.”
The ruleii
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MELODY = tune. HARMONY = chords.
MELODY is the main tune — one note at a time, the part you hum. HARMONY is the set of notes played simultaneously underneath — chords and voice leading. Melody leads; harmony supports.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Melody sings. Harmony holds.