Definition of harmony
harmonies
1 archaic : tuneful sound : melody
2a : 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 rhythmsc : the science of the structure, relation, and progression of chords
3a : pleasing arrangement of parts : congruence a painting exhibiting harmony of color and lineb : agreement, accord when a woman's desires are in harmony with those of her husbandc : internal calm : tranquility a period of relative harmony
4a : an interweaving of different accounts into a single narrativeb : a systematic arrangement of parallel literary passages (as of the Gospels) for the purpose of showing agreement or harmony
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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 of harmony from the Web
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Somehow, the Halls and the animals live in harmony.
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And if not, who needs the agony of expectation when the harmony of probability is right there, and with ivy?
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Harmony can move its lips and eyes, turn its neck, and mimic various human expressions.
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Homes range in size from 2,345 to 3,003 square feet and are thoughtfully designed for an optimal flow throughout the home, ensuring every detail from the overall floor plan to individual design elements work together in harmony.
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The sisterly harmonies and pop songwriting remain at its core, as does female- and LGBTQ-friendly messages.
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Blue Ridge Barbershoppers For men interested in singing four-part harmony. Mondays 7:30-10 p.m. Warrenton Church of Christ, 6398 Lee Highway Access Dr. 540-788-4257.
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The original band featured extended jams, tight guitar harmonies by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, rhythms from a pair of drummers and the smoky blues inflected voice of Gregg Allman.
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The original band featured extended jams, tight guitar harmonies by Duane Allman and Dickey Betts, rhythms from a pair of drummers and the smoky blues inflected voice of Gregg Allman.
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Origin and Etymology of harmony
Middle English armony, from Anglo-French armonie, from Latin harmonia, from Greek, joint, harmony, from harmos joint — more at arm
First Known Use: 14th century
HARMONY Defined for English Language Learners
harmony
playDefinition of harmony for English Language Learners
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: the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound
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: a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things
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