harmony
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HARMONY
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the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound
— often used after in
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She taught him how to sing harmony. [=how to sing notes that combined with other notes in a pleasing way]
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She taught him to sing in harmony.
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They sang in perfect harmony.
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a song with complicated harmonies and rhythms
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a pleasing combination or arrangement of different things
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a harmony of flavors/colors
◊ When things are in harmony or when one thing is in harmony with something else, they go together well or they agree with each other very well.
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Every part was moving in perfect harmony.
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The two machines are linked and working in harmony.
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That principle is not in harmony with our ideals.
◊ When people are in harmony or in harmony with each other, they live together in a peaceful and friendly way.
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She lives in harmony with her neighbors.
◊ To bring something into harmony with something else is to change it so that it agrees with or matches something else.
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Our proposal has been revised to bring it into harmony with their requirements.
◊ When things are out of harmony or when one thing is out of harmony with something else, they do not agree or combine well.
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The modern furnishings seem out of harmony with the Victorian architecture.
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The governor's statement is totally out of harmony with the mayor's earlier comments.
