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
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
The different warrens of the Shop are based on ancient mercurial tactics all deployed in harmony, like a shopping orchestra.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Eight verses, sung in syrupy low notes and flighty harmonies, paint scenes of cyclical conflict and resolution.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
So, in the egg world, ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
The ethical governance of AI is paramount, ensuring fairness, privacy and responsible data use, in harmony with the industry's ever-growing commitment to sustainability.
—Sampo Parkkinen, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The siblings found a two-part harmony moment, then supported Brice with three-part harmony on the third chorus, creating a sort of communal gathering of the principals for the finale.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
Cherry blossom trees have been planted to create a sense of wellbeing and harmony.
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Hurrell was clear-eyed, attuned to beauty like a composer to harmony.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2024
The different warrens of the Shop are based on ancient mercurial tactics all deployed in harmony, like a shopping orchestra.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 5 Apr. 2024
Eight verses, sung in syrupy low notes and flighty harmonies, paint scenes of cyclical conflict and resolution.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Apr. 2024
So, in the egg world, ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony.
—USA TODAY, 30 Mar. 2024
The ethical governance of AI is paramount, ensuring fairness, privacy and responsible data use, in harmony with the industry's ever-growing commitment to sustainability.
—Sampo Parkkinen, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The siblings found a two-part harmony moment, then supported Brice with three-part harmony on the third chorus, creating a sort of communal gathering of the principals for the finale.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2024
Cherry blossom trees have been planted to create a sense of wellbeing and harmony.
—Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2024
Hurrell was clear-eyed, attuned to beauty like a composer to harmony.
—Angelica Aboulhosn, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Harmony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmony. Accessed 19 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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