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A melody is a linear succession of musical tones which is perceived as a single entity. Basically a melody is a combination of pitch and rhythm. A harmony is the use of simultaneous pitches or chords.

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Melody is certainly different from harmony. Harmony is usually the notes played a third above or below the obvious melody.

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