noun
harmony
HAH-muh-nee
noun
1
A state of peaceful agreement, cooperation, or balance.
"The neighbours have lived in harmony for over twenty years."
"The design brings the garden into harmony with the house."
2
In music, two or more notes played together to make a pleasing chord, or the study of how chords work.
"The band added close vocal harmony to the final chorus."
"She studied harmony and counterpoint at music college."
How to Use Harmony
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThings fitting well together, whether that's people getting along or musical notes sounding good together.
Common pairings
live in harmony
perfect harmony
vocal harmony
sing in harmony
Word Forms
harmonies plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek harmonia ("joint, agreement, concord of sounds"), related to harmozo, "to fit together." Entered English through Old French and Latin.