concinnity

noun

kən-ˈsi-nə-tē How to pronounce concinnity (audio)
Definition of concinnitynext
as in symmetry
a balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts a choral work admired for its seamless concinnity of music and dance

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Recent Examples of concinnity Novak was delighted by this concinnity, and even more delighted by the treatments on offer that day at the storefront franchise spa concept. — New York Times, 12 Oct. 2021
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  1. symmetry
  2. harmony
  3. orchestration
Noun
  • The Podcast promotion cycle There is a unique symmetry between podcasts and audiobooks related to marketing each media format.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But that symmetry wasn’t enough to describe an imperfect fluid.
    — Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of symmetry
Noun
  • Later, the Moon opposes Saturn, reminding us that harmony still needs structure.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
  • For centuries most Western Classical music was based on tonality, a system in which melodies and harmonies revolve around a central key.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • By 1988, when Phantom debuted on Broadway, the Reagan-era consumer culture and flashy opulence were on their way out, so the ornate, maximalist sets and the lush orchestrations felt off-key to reviewers.
    — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Privy brought programmable wallets and Bridge brought stablecoin orchestration.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of orchestration

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