Difference between Melody and Tune

What is the difference between Melody and Tune?

Melody as a noun is tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase while Tune as a noun is a melody.

Melody

Part of speech: noun

Definition: tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

Example sentence: I don't really have a favorite genre. I could listen to a rock song, a metal song, jazz, pop music, whatever. For me, whatever style it is, it always depends on the chord progression, the lyrics, and the melody used.

Tune

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A melody.A song, or short musical composition.The act of tuning or maintenance.The state or condition of being correctly tuned.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To modify a musical instrument so that it produces the correct pitches.To adjust a mechanical, electric or electronic device (such as a radio or a car engine) so that it functions optimally.To make more precise, intense, or effective.

Example sentence: Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.

We hope you now know whether to use Melody or Tune in your sentence.

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