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harmony

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
a pleasant musical sound made by different notes being played or sung at the same time:

Examples:

in harmony The choir sang the last verse in harmony.
It is a simple melody with complex harmonies.
2
a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together:

Examples:

racial harmony (= good feelings between different races)
domestic harmony (= good feelings in the family or home)
in (perfect) harmony Imagine a society in which everyone lived together in (perfect) harmony.
in harmony with We must ensure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment.
3
notes that are played or sung with the main tune and that make the piece more complicated and interesting
4
agreement of ideas, feelings, or actions, or a pleasing combination of different parts:

Examples:

He imagined a society in which all races lived together in harmony.
5
Harmony is the combination of separate but related parts in a way that uses their similarities to bring unity to a painting, drawing, or other art object.
6
the situation in which people live or work happily together without any big problems:

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