The focus on either lyrics or melody is not necessarily exclusive.

The songs were still played at a fast pace, but with more emphasis on melody and structure.

What would linger throughout the program was the work's emphasis on clear, strong melodies.

For a week, the two spent every night working on lyrics and melodies in the singer's bedroom.

We place the stress on melody; the chords are played pretty much the way the composer wrote them.

The band's sound is based on melodies over noise.

Those compositions rely on strong melody played mostly with electric guitar.

Much Arab music is characterized by an emphasis on melody and rhythm rather than harmony.

Most of the songs are based on strong, simple melodies, and the group generally avoided ballads.

The band's music has focused on three main elements: metal, melody, and progressive roots.