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flourish vs melodic phrase

melodic phrase vs flourish

flourish and melodic phrase both are nouns.

flourish is a verb but melodic phrase is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flourish Yes No Yes No
melodic phrase Yes No No No
As nouns, melodic phrase is a hypernym of flourish; that is, melodic phrase is a word with a broader meaning than flourish:
  • flourish: (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
  • melodic phrase: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Other hypernyms of flourish include air, line, melodic line, melody, strain, tune.
flourish (noun) melodic phrase (noun)
the act of waving a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
a display of ornamental speech or language
a showy gesture
(music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
an ornamental embellishment in writing
flourish (verb) melodic phrase (verb)
grow vigorously
move or swing back and forth
make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
Difference between flourish and melodic phrase

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