Cool MateHarmony
UK //ˈhɑː.məni//US //ˈhɑːr.mə.ni//
Definition
A pleasing arrangement of different elements, often in music or relationships.
In simple words: A pleasing combination of different elements.
Examples
- The choir sang in perfect harmony.
- Their relationship was marked by a deep sense of harmony.
- The colors in the painting create a beautiful harmony.
- In nature, everything exists in harmony.
- Music often brings a sense of harmony to the soul.
Usage notes
Use 'harmony' to describe musical notes, relationships, or ideas that work well together. It can be used in both artistic and social contexts.
Grammar pattern
subject + harmony
Memory hint
Think of 'harmonizing' voices in a choir coming together beautifully.
Collocations
- musical harmony
- harmony of structure
- social harmony
- harmony in relationships
Synonyms
- concord
- unity
- accord
- balance
- cohesion
Antonyms
- discord
- dissonance
- conflict
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'peace' - harmony implies cooperation and balance, while peace is the absence of conflict.
- Used inappropriately in contexts that require a broader term like 'balance'.