harmony

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a quality where different parts of something fit together in a beautiful or balanced way.

n. the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole through the balanced arrangement of elements.

日本語:調和※

“The modern furniture was in perfect harmony with the old house.”

“The architect sought a visual harmony between the glass skyscraper and the surrounding historical stone buildings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. the sound of two or more musical notes played at the same time.

n. the simultaneous combination of notes and the resulting relationship between them.

日本語:ハーモニー※

“The singer added a beautiful harmony to the main melody of the song.”

“The composer utilised complex jazz harmonies that challenged the traditional expectations of the orchestral audience.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Music Technical

n. the study of how musical chords are built and how they follow each other.

n. the academic and theoretical study of the structure, progression, and relation of chords.

“She is taking a class to learn the rules of classical harmony.”

“Advanced students of harmony must master the intricate rules of four-part writing and voice leading.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Slang · Informal

n. a name used by fans for the romantic pairing of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger.

n. a portmanteau or collective name used within fan communities to denote the romantic pairing of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger.

“Some fans prefer the idea of harmony over the actual couples in the books.”

“Online forums dedicated to harmony often feature extensive fan fiction reimagining the series with a different romantic conclusion.”