Harmony

Word HARMONY
Character 7
Hyphenation har mo ny
Pronunciations /ˈhɑːməni/

Definitions and meanings of "Harmony"

What do we mean by harmony?

An orderly or pleasing combination of elements in a whole. noun

A relationship in which various components exist together without destroying one another. noun

A relationship characterized by a lack of conflict or by agreement, as of opinion or interest. noun

The study of the structure, progression, and relation of chords. noun

Simultaneous combination of notes in a chord. noun

The structure of a work or passage as considered from the point of view of its chordal characteristics and relationships. noun

A combination of sounds considered pleasing to the ear. noun

A collation of parallel passages, especially from the Gospels, with a commentary demonstrating their consonance and explaining their discrepancies. noun

A combination of tones that is pleasing to the ear; concord of sounds or tones. noun

Especially, in music: Music in general, regarded as an agreeable combination of tones. noun

Any simultaneous combination of consonant or related tones; a concord. noun

Specifically, a common chord or triad. See triad. noun

The entire chordal structure of a piece, as distinguished from its melody or its rhythm. noun

The science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords: the fundamental branch of the science of musical composition. noun

Any arrangement or combination of related parts or elements that is consistent or is esthetically pleasing; agreement of particulars according to some standard of consistency or of the esthetic judgment; an accordant, agreeable, or suitable conjunction or assemblage of details; concord; congruity. noun

Accord, as in action or feeling; agreement, as in sentiment or interests; concurrence; good understanding; peace and friendship. noun

A collation of parallel passages from different works treating of the same subject, for the purpose of showing their agreement and of explaining their apparent discrepancies. noun

In anatomy, same as harmonia, 1. noun

Agreement or accord.

A pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds.

The academic study of chords.

Two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord.

The relationship between two distinct musical pitches (musical pitches being frequencies of vibration which produce audible sound) played simultaneously.

A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Harmony

The word "harmony" in example sentences

Whether he and Dunleavy could have coexisted in harmony is debatable. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Beauty lies in harmony, not in contrast; and harmony is refinement; therefore, there must be a fineness of the [Page 222] senses if we are to appreciate harmony. ❋ Anne E. Montessori George (1912)

This harmony is a reason which a Triads can work with a Mafia, a CIA, as good as a Illuminati. ❋ Admin (2009)

The positions of the hands of the executants on the harps and lyres, as well as the use of short and long pipes, make it appear probable that something of what we call harmony was known to the Egyptians. ❋ Edward MacDowell (1884)

This division of the string made what we call harmony impossible; for by it the major third became a larger interval than our modern one, and the minor third smaller. ❋ Edward MacDowell (1884)

Age and infirmity seem to be overlooked in what she calls the harmony between us, -- not perfect agreement of opinion (which I should regret, with almost fifty years of difference), but the spirit-union: can you say what it is? ❋ Harriet Beecher Stowe (1853)

Now you want everybody to quit doing it so that they can live in "harmony"? ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anna had realized that for most people on Erde, even players, the term harmony had a far more general meaning in Liedwahr " something akin to "not creating dissonance" rather than the earthly technical musical meaning of parallel chords or supporting lines of music distinct from the melody line. ❋ Modesitt, L. E. (1998)

Like emptiness in harmony I need someone to comfort me. ❋ Unknown (2010)

What knickknacks there were, were in harmony with the natural, the nautical. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The easiest part of being a romance author is being in harmony with mind, body and spirit. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I know this is probably a ‘wrong’ answer but I love a spicy Cote du Rhone red that will balance out the sweetness of the Butternut squash and work in harmony with the sage. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Photographs by Pascal Chevallier Sled-riding skeletons, 16th-century portraits and little rice houses live in harmony within Sperone's Swiss retreat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Or we can find our home here, coming to rest in harmony with others and with ourselves. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sled-riding skeletons, 16th-century portraits and little rice houses live in harmony within Sperone's Swiss retreat. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Special Forces personnel to ensure that the company was constantly acting in harmony with, and in support of, U.S. military interests and desires, the spokesman said. ❋ Nathan Hodge (2010)

That the secret to peace and harmony is more miscommunication, not less. godoggo says: ❋ Unknown (2010)

We envision Spheres of Influence working in harmony with each other, based upon a Diverse Monetary Structure, a floating value to each individual currency based upon markets values. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Feng Shui is an art of living in harmony with the elements and while some of its intricate matters need expert touch, the most basic principles can be implemented with ease. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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