A melody in music is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity. It is a combination of pitch and rhythm, and can also include other musical elements such as tonal color. Melodies often consist of one or more musical phrases or motifs and are usually repeated throughout a composition in various forms. They can be simple or intricate, stand alone, or work together with other melodies in a more complex composition
. Melody is the most identifiable element of a musical composition and is usually the most memorable aspect of a song, the one the listener remembers and is able to perform
. It is what you sing when you sing a song, such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" or "Happy Birthday to You"
