melopoeia

/mɛləʊˈpiːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A term in literary criticism referring to the musical quality of verse, especially in poetry, or the way it sounds when read aloud.

“The poet’s use of melopoeia created a soothing and melodic effect on the reader.”

Synonyms

  • musicality
  • poetic sound

Antonyms

  • cacophony
  • discordance