n. (pl. -ies)
1. a a combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions, esp. as having a pleasing effect. b the study of this.
2 a an apt or aesthetic arrangement of parts. b the pleasing effect of this.
3 agreement, concord.
4 a collation of parallel narratives, esp. of the Gospels.
Phrases and idioms:
in harmony
1. (of singing etc.) producing chords; not discordant.
2 (often foll. by with) in agreement. harmony of the spheres see SPHERE.
Etymology: ME f. OF harmonie f. L harmonia f. Gk harmonia joining, concord, f. harmos joint