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
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Her holistic program transcends successful pregnancies, helping 95% or more of the women under her care improve their overall health, achieve hormonal harmony, and enhance their mental and emotional wellbeing.
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
Jennifer Prescott, former supervisor of vehicle harmony at Lincoln, recalled reaching out to the DSO about the project, fearing the musicians would balk at the idea.
—Marcos Chin, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023
Photo: Courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli Since launching his brand in 1978 Cucinelli has been dedicated to the creation of wearable harmony: an infinite progression of serene human facades, all defined by an interplay of tone, texture, and proportion.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
Finn’s admiration for singers is obvious in his ensemble numbers, which always allow individual performers to shine as characters as well as singers, while featuring glorious harmonies.
—Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
Five Stalks: success or balance, peace, harmony, and power in all areas of your life.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
Having the right blend of hard and soft elements keeps the appearance and energy of the room in harmony.
—Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 Aug. 2023
Circling guitars and wafting synths are grounded by a resolute rhythm section and sweetened by Neil Halstead’s drowsy lead vocals alongside Rachel Goswell’s supernal harmonies, with the entire mix soaring and falling across the album’s eight melancholy and hopeful songs.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
The serenity and simplicity of their lives in harmony with the cycles of nature, and the ecological balance of the area, with its untouched woodlands, mountains and lakes, are jeopardized by corporate plans to build a luxury camping site there as an escape for city dwellers.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Aug. 2023
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Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2023
Jennifer Prescott, former supervisor of vehicle harmony at Lincoln, recalled reaching out to the DSO about the project, fearing the musicians would balk at the idea.
—Marcos Chin, Car and Driver, 5 Sep. 2023
Photo: Courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli Since launching his brand in 1978 Cucinelli has been dedicated to the creation of wearable harmony: an infinite progression of serene human facades, all defined by an interplay of tone, texture, and proportion.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2023
Finn’s admiration for singers is obvious in his ensemble numbers, which always allow individual performers to shine as characters as well as singers, while featuring glorious harmonies.
—Terry Byrne, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
Five Stalks: success or balance, peace, harmony, and power in all areas of your life.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
Having the right blend of hard and soft elements keeps the appearance and energy of the room in harmony.
—Molly Miller, House Beautiful, 29 Aug. 2023
Circling guitars and wafting synths are grounded by a resolute rhythm section and sweetened by Neil Halstead’s drowsy lead vocals alongside Rachel Goswell’s supernal harmonies, with the entire mix soaring and falling across the album’s eight melancholy and hopeful songs.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 30 Aug. 2023
The serenity and simplicity of their lives in harmony with the cycles of nature, and the ecological balance of the area, with its untouched woodlands, mountains and lakes, are jeopardized by corporate plans to build a luxury camping site there as an escape for city dwellers.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Aug. 2023
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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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