Thalberg had shown strong capacities of own melodic invention.

"I've never read half a page of Homer without finding melodic invention."

His works in that line are wonders of melodic invention, harmonic adventure and rhythmic vitality.

But Kern was considered the patriarch of melodic invention.

Evans's melodic inventions fill the gaps in the song's melody.

Original melodic invention and specific instrumental coloring build a distinctive character of Josif's musical language.

Admirers may point to melodic invention or character delineation or dramatic substance.

Here there is a little more stylistic diversity, along with plenty of melodic invention and fireworks on the outside".

His melodic and instrumental invention was sharp, deeply rooted in Russian folk music.

At the same time he is not lacking in genuine melodic invention, and his concerted music shows skilled use of counterpoint.