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   Har·mo·ny

   /ˈhärmənē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect: "four-part harmony in the barbershop style" Similar euphonypolyphonyconsonancetunefulnessmelodiousnessmellifluousnessmellifluenceOpposite dissonance
   • ▪ the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole: "delightful cities where old and new blend in harmony" Similar balancesymmetrycongruityconsonancecoordinationblendingcorrespondencecompatibilityOpposite incongruity
   • ▪ agreement or concord: "man and machine in perfect harmony" Similar concordaccordagreementpeacepeacefulnessamityamicabilityfriendshipfellowshipcomradeshipsolidaritycooperationunderstandingconsensusunitysympathyrapportgoodwilllike-mindednessunisonunionconcertonenesssynthesisconcurrenceOpposite disagreement
   • 2. an arrangement of the four Gospels, or of any parallel narratives, which presents a single continuous narrative text.

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin harmonia ‘joining, concord’, from Greek, from harmos ‘joint’.

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   The meaning of HARMONY is the combination of simultaneous musical notes in a chord. How to use harmony in a sentence.

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   HARMONY definition: 1. a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time: 2. a…. Learn more.

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   Harmony is the blending of simultaneous sounds of different pitch or quality, making chords: harmony in part singing; harmony between violins and horns. Melody is the rhythmical combination of successive sounds of various pitch, making up the tune or air: a tuneful melody to accompany cheerful words.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › harmonyHarmony - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Harmony is a noun that describes an agreement, such as in feeling, sound, look, feel, or smell. It’s necessary for roommates to be able to live in harmony in a small space, or they’re in for a wake-up call.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionharmony noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   harmony. noun. /ˈhɑːməni/. /ˈhɑːrməni/. (plural harmonies) [uncountable] (approving) a state of peaceful existence and agreement. social/racial harmony. in harmony They lived together in perfect harmony. in harmony with something the need to be in harmony with our environment.

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   1. agreement in action, opinion, feeling, etc; accord. 2. order or congruity of parts to their whole or to one another. 3. agreeable sounds. 4. (Music, other) music.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › harmonyHARMONY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 days ago · 1. uncountable noun. If people are living in harmony with each other, they are living together peacefully rather than fighting or arguing. ...the notion that mankind should dominate nature rather than live in harmony with it. 2. variable noun.