tune
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A melody or a musical composition, especially a simple and memorable one.
A tune is a sequence of musical notes that forms a recognisable melody. The word is often used interchangeably with melody, though tune carries a more informal connotation, suggesting something singable and easy to remember. Folk music traditions worldwide rely on tunes passed down orally, with fiddle tunes, pipe tunes, and song melodies forming vast repertoires. In jazz, musicians refer to the melody of a standard as the tune or the head, which they state before improvisation begins. A tune's memorability depends on its use of scale degrees, intervals, rhythm, and phrase structure. The ability to carry a tune — to sing a melody accurately — is one of the most basic musical skills.