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

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   Harmony is the sound of things that go together well — people singing in harmony are in tune with each other. Best friends should be in harmony most of the time if they want to stay best buds! Harmony is a noun that describes an agreement, such as in feeling, sound, look, feel, or smell.

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   Definition of harmony noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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. a. any combination of notes sounded simultaneously. b. the vertically represented structure of a piece of music. Compare melody 1b, rhythm 1.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHARMONY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1 day ago · harmony in American English. (ˈhɑrməni ) noun Word forms: plural ˈharmonies. 1. a combination of parts into a pleasing or orderly whole; congruity. 2. agreement in feeling, action, ideas, interests, etc.; peaceable or friendly relations. 3. a state of agreement or orderly arrangement according to color, size, shape, etc.

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   a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when different things seem right or suitable together: living together in peace and harmony. harmony noun (MUSIC) a pleasant sound in music, made by playing or singing a group of different notes together.

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   HARMONY meaning: 1 : the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound often used after in; 2 : a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things.

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   noun. harmonies. A combination of parts into a pleasing or orderly whole; congruity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A relationship in which various components exist together without destroying one another. Different kinds of fish living in harmony. American Heritage.