"harmony" Definition

Definitions for the word "harmony" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. n.
The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things, or things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The science which treats of their construction and progression.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
(pl. -ies) 1 combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions, esp. As creating a pleasing effect. 2 a apt or aesthetic arrangement of parts. B pleasing effect of this. 3 agreement, concord. in harmony 1 in agreement. 2 (of singing etc.) Producing chords; not discordant. [greek harmonia joining]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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