noun
- A pleasing combination of different musical notes played or sung together at the same time.
- A state of agreement or accord; a pleasing arrangement of elements that work well together.
Usage: Plural of harmony; commonly used in music contexts.
Usage: Figurative use; can apply to relationships, design, or abstract concepts.
Examples
- The choir sang beautiful harmonies that filled the concert hall.
- The different instruments created rich harmonies in the orchestra.
- The colors in the painting work in harmonies to create a peaceful feeling.
- The two friends lived in harmonies, rarely disagreeing about anything.
- Jazz musicians often improvise complex harmonies over a simple melody.
- The architect designed the building's harmonies with the surrounding landscape in mind.