harmony

/ˈhɑːməni/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈhɑːrməni/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈhär-mə-nē/ (ame, mw)

harmony — noun

  • harmonysingular
  • harmoniesplural

1. in music, the quality of sound that results when a combination of notes played t

1.名詞B1
釋義

in music, the quality of sound that results when a combination of notes played together sounds pleasing and well-matched

例句

The choir sang in perfect harmony during the spring concert at the town hall.

collocation: in (perfect) harmony

Élise practiced singing in harmony with her older sister every evening after dinner.

collocation: sing in harmony with

同義詞
  • chord

    more specific — a chord is a single set of notes played together; harmony is the overall effect of multiple chords in sequence

  • unison

    different — unison means singing the same note together, while harmony involves different notes that complement each other

反義詞
  • dissonance

    the harsh or unpleasant sound produced when notes do not go well together

文法句型

in harmony

sing/play in harmony

harmony part

用法筆記

Uncountable in most contexts when referring to the general musical concept ('they sang in harmony'). Countable only when referring to a specific chord progression or stylistic approach ('the harmonies in this piece are complex').

常見錯誤

❌They sang different notes to make a harmony.
✅They sang different notes to create harmony.
💡'harmony' is usually uncountable when describing the general musical effect.
❌She played a harmony on the piano.
✅She played harmonies on the piano.
💡when referring to specific chords or progressions, the countable plural form is natural.

2. a situation where different people, groups, or things exist together without dis

2.名詞B2
釋義

a situation where different people, groups, or things exist together without disagreement, each fitting well with the others

例句

The two neighbouring countries have lived in harmony for more than fifty years.

collocation: live in harmony

Minh's family worked to create harmony among the community groups at the local market.

collocation: create harmony / harmony among [group]

同義詞
  • peace

    broader — peace includes the absence of conflict; harmony adds the idea of positive, well-balanced coexistence

  • accord

    more formal — often used in legal or diplomatic contexts ('in accord with the terms of the agreement')

  • unity

    stronger — unity implies being joined together as one, while harmony allows for differences that work well side by side

反義詞
  • conflict

    a situation of active disagreement or fighting

  • discord

    formal term for strong disagreement or lack of harmony between people or things

文法句型

in harmony

in harmony with

live/work/exist in harmony

用法筆記

Commonly appears with 'in' before the noun ('live in harmony', 'work in harmony'). The phrase 'in harmony with' can connect to either people or things. Frequently passive in structure, though the verb remains active in meaning.

常見錯誤

❌The team worked with harmony.
✅The team worked in harmony.
💡'harmony' requires the preposition 'in' for this sense.
❌There was a harmony between them.
✅There was harmony between them.
💡'harmony' is uncountable when describing a general state of agreement.