旋律 xuánlǜ melody
How to remember 旋律: 旋 to revolve + 律 statute = melody.
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How it is used
- Melody / tune - 优美的旋律 (yōuměi de xuánlǜ) a beautiful melody, 熟悉的旋律 (shúxī de xuánlǜ) a familiar tune.
- The musical line itself; distinct from 节奏 (jiézòu, rhythm) and 曲子 (qǔzi, a piece/song). A written, slightly literary word.