harmony

noun

har·mo·ny | \ ˈhär-mə-nē

plural harmonies

Definition of harmony

1a : 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

2a : pleasing arrangement of parts : congruence a painting exhibiting harmony of color and line

b : agreement, accord when a woman's desires are in harmony with those of her husband

c : internal calm : tranquility a period of relative harmony

3a : 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

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a song with complicated harmonies and rhythms her face had an angelic harmony that fascinated the leading painters of her day

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Marlow, from Sugar Land, Texas, and Dye, from Ada, Oklahoma, were lauded by critics for their beautiful harmonies and songs that earned them comparisons to the Dixie Chicks. — Kristin M. Hall, The Seattle Times, "Country duo Maddie & Tae return with new label, new music," 25 Mar. 2019 By the early 1980s the Jive Five were applying their vocal harmonies to more modern compositions. — Daniel E. Slotnik, New York Times, "Eugene Pitt, Doo-Wop Singer With Staying Power, Dies at 80," 5 July 2018 Their harmony, both on stage and off, is the thread that runs through the entire museum exhibit, an expansive display of LBT stage wear, couture and artifacts. — Nancy Kruh, PEOPLE.com, "Little Big Town Exhibit Showcases Career Highs, Lows — and a One-of-a-Kind Gift from Taylor Swift," 29 June 2018 Port Huron's Gasoline Gypsies create soulful rock 'n' roll sweetened with three-part harmonies. — Jeff Milo, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit music: Magic Bag hosts Native Howl, Gasoline Gypsies; War & Treaty at Otus Supply," 31 May 2018 To get through it, the cast look to one another—a network of singularly strong performers who are even more commanding when working in harmony. — Marley Marius, Vogue, "The Sound of the Temptations Hits Broadway," 27 Mar. 2019 Then, see where ancient culture meets the modern world in Baku, Azerbaijan and Yerevan, Armenia, where ruins, medieval monasteries and sleek, modern museums all coexist in harmony. — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, "6 Luxury Pre-Planned Trips You Need to Book Immediately," 15 Mar. 2019 Wearing a ruby will bring harmony, protection, passion, success, integrity, and strength. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "What’s Your Sign? Karen Elson on Her New Birthstone Perfume Bottle Tops," 18 Jan. 2019 Then there’s the show’s depiction of racial harmony, well-meaning space exploration, and teleporters. — David Pogue, Scientific American, "How Good Is Star Trek's Record at Predicting the Future of Tech?," 19 Dec. 2017

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