harmony
noun
har·mo·ny
ˈhär-mə-nē 
plural harmonies
1
a
: the combination of simultaneous musical notes in a chord
She taught him how to sing harmony.
b
: the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords
a song with complicated harmonies and rhythms
c
: the science of the structure, relation, and progression of chords
2
a
: pleasing arrangement of parts : congruence
a painting exhibiting harmony of color and line
c
: internal calm : tranquility
a period of relative harmony
3
a
: an interweaving of different accounts into a single narrative
b
: a systematic arrangement of parallel literary passages (as of the Gospels) for the purpose of showing agreement or harmony
4
archaic
: tuneful sound : melody
Synonyms
Examples of harmony in a Sentence
a song with complicated harmonies and rhythms
her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day
Recent Examples on the Web
Aries Fiery Aries is ruled by Mars, the planet of war and action, whereas Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and harmony.
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Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Adapting to our environment entails understanding others and striving to maintain equilibrium and harmony in our lives.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The teenage San Francisco Bay Area brothers have cruised into the Knockouts round of this 25th season of The Voice, with a natural blend of harmonies and wholesomeness.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Here are a few contenders for stars, which are awarded based on a set of five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, harmony of flavors, and consistency between visits.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
As for their collaborating now… four-part harmony is hard enough.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
That discomfort and lack of preparation can pose a big problem for workplace harmony—some employees may misunderstand DEI initiatives, while others may feel unprotected by their leaders.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Her singing is just as vivid and varied across the LP, with gutsy growls and breathy trills against multi-tracked harmony vocals that approximate the heavenly abundance of a gospel choir.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The two women strummed their guitars and took turns singing the song’s lyrics before joining together in harmony for the chorus.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
Adapting to our environment entails understanding others and striving to maintain equilibrium and harmony in our lives.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
The teenage San Francisco Bay Area brothers have cruised into the Knockouts round of this 25th season of The Voice, with a natural blend of harmonies and wholesomeness.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Here are a few contenders for stars, which are awarded based on a set of five criteria: quality of the ingredients used, mastery of flavor and cooking techniques, the personality of the chef in the cuisine, harmony of flavors, and consistency between visits.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
As for their collaborating now… four-part harmony is hard enough.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
That discomfort and lack of preparation can pose a big problem for workplace harmony—some employees may misunderstand DEI initiatives, while others may feel unprotected by their leaders.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2024
Her singing is just as vivid and varied across the LP, with gutsy growls and breathy trills against multi-tracked harmony vocals that approximate the heavenly abundance of a gospel choir.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The two women strummed their guitars and took turns singing the song’s lyrics before joining together in harmony for the chorus.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
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harmony
noun
har·mo·ny
ˈhär-mə-nē
plural harmonies
1
a
: the combination of musical notes played together as chords
b
: the structure of music with respect to the way it is written and to the way notes are grouped as chords
c
: the science of harmony
2
a
: pleasing or suitable arrangement of parts
b
: agreement sense 1b
lives in harmony with nature
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