The 808, with its monumental bass drum sound and melodious cowbell, became the drum machine of choice for hip-hop producers after Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force used it on their 1982 electro-rap classic Planet Rock.
"I love the melodious sound of it," he continued, "and so much happens through music and dance.
While their melodious sound might be enjoyed by non-churchgoers and the devout alike, there is no escaping the fact that church bells are a call to prayer.
And they were disappointed that periods formally full of lively color and melodious sound could now be devoted to bland, silent study halls.
The boisterous songs a male zebra finch sings to his mate might not sound all that melodious to humans some have compared them to squeaky dog toys but the courtship tunes are stunningly complex, with thousands of variations.
"It's not an exaggeration to say that Saturdays at 5pm will never be the same again without the warm, melodious sound of his voice, just after the Sports Report theme on BBC Radio 5 live". .
The album received generally positive reviews from critics, but drew criticism for its accessibility and melodious sound compared to previous Rise Against works.
"It is a tremendously rich, melodious sound". His son, Jeff, comes over from Pasadena to blow his horn at the concert, as well.
They are attached to our own necks, and it must be our fault if they do not make a tuneful and melodious sound".
When you are alone, turn on a slow song you know and sing it all the way through without pushing with your diaphragm, trying to hit notes, or even give your voice a melodious sound.
