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What's exactly the difference between melodic and catchy?
I think that there is a certain difference, actually.What's exactly the difference between melodic and catchy?
I think that there is a certain difference, actually.
I actually agree with this, though it's not something I can explain. Something can be catchy, but be completely lacking in melody (see modern pop songs), whereas something can be melodic but completely unmemorable (see a fair chunk of heavy metal).I think that there is a certain difference, actually.

I actually agree with this, though it's not something I can explain. Something can be catchy, but be completely lacking in melody (see modern pop songs), whereas something can be melodic but completely unmemorable (see a fair chunk of heavy metal).
You've made it, bros.Modern pop songs have plenty of melody. The only way I can see something being catchy yet not melodic is... well, being strictly rhythmic. I think whether or not something is catchy/memorable is almost entirely subjective, too. Most people wouldn't consider a lot of classical music catchy, or memorable, but I think it's both! I think they go hand in hand.
If this doesn't make sense or I contradicted myself somewhere, it's because I just woke up, so forgive me![]()
This poll is illogical Captain. Honestly, I think someone said it all on here before about how "melodic" is such an inadequate word. Isn't most music by it's very nature, melodic? Either way going from pure catchiness I'd probably put my money on Magic Never Dies.