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harmony

har·mo·ny
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hahr-muh-nee]
    • /ˈhɑr mə ni/
    • /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hahr-muh-nee]
    • /ˈhɑr mə ni/

Definitions of harmony word

  • noun plural harmony agreement; accord; harmonious relations. 1
  • noun plural harmony a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts; congruity. 1
  • noun plural harmony Music. any simultaneous combination of tones. the simultaneous combination of tones, especially when blended into chords pleasing to the ear; chordal structure, as distinguished from melody and rhythm. the science of the structure, relations, and practical combination of chords. 1
  • noun plural harmony an arrangement of the contents of the Gospels, either of all four or of the first three, designed to show their parallelism, mutual relations, and differences. 1
  • noun harmony The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect. 1
  • noun harmony agreement 1

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Origin of harmony

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English armonye < Middle French < Latin harmonia < Greek harmonía joint, framework, agreement, harmony, akin to hárma chariot, harmós joint, ararískein to join together

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Parts of speech for Harmony

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

harmony popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

harmony usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for harmony

noun harmony

  • unanimity — the state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion: The unanimity of the delegates was obvious on the first ballot.
  • tranquility — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
  • understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
  • consensus — A consensus is general agreement among a group of people.

Antonyms for harmony

noun harmony

  • discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
  • dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
  • hatred — the feeling of one who hates; intense dislike or extreme aversion or hostility.
  • incompatibility — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
  • clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.

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