harmony

Definition

  • noun: the combination of different musical notes played or sung at the same time to produce a pleasing sound
  • noun: tuneful sound
  • often used after 'in'
  • synonyms: melody, diatessaron, dispersed harmony

Examples

  • She taught him how to sing 'harmony'. [=how to sing notes that combined with other notes in a pleasing way]

  • The governor's statement is totally 'out of harmony with' the mayor's earlier comments.

  • Our proposal has been revised to bring it 'into harmony with' their requirements.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You are my treasure. Anthony and Mary, although I entrusted your education to your mother for your own best interest, I look forward to seeing you, and to a new period of harmony in our lives. Perhaps you might prevail upon your mother to come to this celebration, Hail Mary, full of grace... (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III