👉 Melodrame is a musical genre that originated in the United States, particularly in New Orleans and other southern cities. It involves a vocalist singing a melody or song accompanied by a group of musicians playing instruments such as trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and banjos. The concept of "melodic" refers to the quality of the music itself, rather than the melody itself. Melodrame is characterized by its rhythmic structure, which often features quick and fast tempos,