/mɛlənri/ (meh-LON-ree)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of folk music, especially that of the Appalachian region, characterized by its use of fiddle and banjo.

“The local festival featured a concert of traditional melonry music that drew in large crowds.”

2. noun

A type of musical composition, particularly a suite or a set of variations, typically played on stringed instruments.

“The orchestra performed a beautiful melonry that showcased the musicians’ technical skill.”