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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Melopœia

· Mel·o·pœ·ia · IPA
01 n. The art of forming melody; melody; -- now often used for a melodic passage, rather than a complete melody.
  1. 1.
    The art of forming melody; melody; -- now often used for a melodic passage, rather than a complete melody.(Mus.)