melodize

melodize
melodizer, n.
/mel"euh duyz'/, v., melodized, melodizing.
v.t.
1. to make melodious.
v.i.
2. to make melody.
3. to blend melodiously.
Also, esp. Brit., melodise.
[1655-65; MELOD(Y) + -IZE]

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