Mellifluous is an English adjective describing a smooth, sweet, and pleasant sound, most often applied to voices or music. The word entered English in the 15th century and derives from Late Latin mellifluus, literally “flowing with honey,” from mel “honey” and fluere “to flow.”
Onomatopoeia refers to words that phonetically imitate or suggest the sound they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'clang'. These words are prevalent across languages and are used to convey sounds from nature, animals, and human activities.