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Harmony Very Common

Harmony has 8 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

compatibility in opinion and action

"The team worked in harmony, always agreeing on strategies before taking any steps forward."

2

the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords

"The conductor adjusted the tempo so that the orchestra's chord progressions achieved perfect harmony."

3

a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole

"The architect designed the building so that its colors, shapes, and textures existed in perfect harmony."

4

agreement of opinions

"The two friends reached a harmony of opinions after their long discussion about travel plans."

5

an agreeable sound property

"The choir practiced their harmony to ensure every note blended smoothly into a pleasing whole."

6

Agreement or accord.

"The neighbors reached an agreement through harmony after discussing their noise complaints."

Proper Noun
1

A female given name from Latin.

"The harmony between Harry Potter and Hermione Granger is evident in how they consistently solve problems together during their adventures."

2

The ship of characters Harry Potter and Hermione Granger of the Harry Potter series.

Related Terms
Antonyms
dissonance
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
compatibility music order agreement sound property
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
congruity harmonization four-part harmony preparation resolution peace comity agreement consonance

Origin

The word harmony entered English via Middle and Old French around the year 1602. It originally described a joint union or agreement before specifically referring to concordant sounds.

Rhyming Words
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