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

  • (..) Why won't he be the king I know he is The king I see inside? Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings The world, for once, in perfect harmony With all its living things Can you feel the love tonight? You needn't look too far Stealing through the night's uncertainties (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) There's magic everywhere And with all this romantic atmosphere Disaster's in the air Can you feel the love tonight? The peace the evening brings The world, for once, in perfect harmony With all its living things So many things to tell her But how to make her see The truth about my past? Impossible! (..)
    1994 The Lion King