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harmonious


har·mo·ni·ous

adj \här-ˈmō-nē-əs\

Definition of HARMONIOUS

1
: musically concordant
2
: having the parts agreeably related : congruous <blended into a harmonious whole>
3
: marked by accord in sentiment or action
har·mo·ni·ous·ly adverb
har·mo·ni·ous·ness noun

Examples of HARMONIOUS

  1. The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
  2. a harmonious combination of flavors

First Known Use of HARMONIOUS

1530

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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