harmony

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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.

2. 2noun

   Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony.

3. 3noun

   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.

4. 4noun

   A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation.

5. 5noun

   The science which treats of their construction and progression.

6. 6noun

   See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic.

7. 7noun

   compatibility in opinion and action

   Synonyms

   harmoniousness
8. 8noun

   an agreeable sound property

9. 9noun

   the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords

10. 10noun

    agreement of opinions

    Synonyms

    concordconcordance
11. 11noun

    a harmonious state of things in general and of their properties (as of colors and sounds); congruity of parts with one another and with the whole

    Synonyms

    concordconcordance