harmony
noun
The combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords; agreement or concord; a pleasing arrangement of parts.
Etymology
From Greek harmonia "joint, agreement, concord," from harmos "joint," related to the root *ar- meaning "to fit together."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The choir sang in perfect harmony, their voices blending beautifully."
- 2.
"The garden's design achieved harmony between natural and formal elements."
- 3.
"After years of conflict, the neighbors finally lived in harmony."
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Fun Fact
In music theory, harmony is the vertical aspect of music (chords) while melody is the horizontal aspect (notes in sequence). Pythagoras discovered that harmonious sounds are produced by simple mathematical ratios.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (H, A, R, M, O, N, Y)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
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