The melody lingered in the air like a sweet perfume.
Meaning: This means that the music's tune remained in the air for some time after it was played, just like the lingering scent of perfume.
Choice of Words: Melody is a sequence of musical notes that forms a distinctive tune. Lingered means to remain or continue for a period of time. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth. Perfume is a liquid with a pleasant smell that is used to apply to the body or clothes.
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