in harmony

in harmony — idiom

1. making a pleasing musical blend because different voices or instruments sound no

1.慣用語B2
釋義

making a pleasing musical blend because different voices or instruments sound notes that fit together

例句

The choir sang in harmony during the final verse of the song.

sing in harmony for blended musical parts

Isabela and Talia played in harmony on two small violins.

同義詞
  • in tune

    means the notes are at the correct pitch; 'in harmony' focuses on how different notes fit together

  • blended

    describes the smooth combined sound without naming the musical relationship directly

反義詞
  • out of tune

    the pitch sounds wrong instead of fitting pleasantly

  • clashing

    emphasises that the notes sound harsh together

文法句型

sing in harmony

play in harmony

be in harmony with + instrument or voice

用法筆記

Used for musical parts that sound good together while keeping different notes. It is different from simply singing the same tune together.

常見錯誤

❌The choir sang in harmonies all night.
✅The choir sang in harmony all night.
💡use the fixed phrase for the blended sound; plural 'harmonies' usually names the parts themselves.

2. getting along without conflict and sharing a basic sense of agreement

2.慣用語B2
釋義

getting along without conflict and sharing a basic sense of agreement

例句

The neighbors lived in harmony for decades on the small island.

live in harmony for peaceful relationships

Rachel and Christopher worked in harmony during the school play rehearsal.

同義詞
  • peacefully

    focuses on the absence of conflict more than shared agreement

  • amicably

    slightly more formal and often used about settling differences

  • in agreement

    focuses on shared opinions rather than the overall relationship

反義詞
  • at odds

    describes people who disagree and often clash

  • in conflict

    emphasises open tension rather than calm cooperation

文法句型

live in harmony

work in harmony

be in harmony

用法筆記

Usually used for people, groups, or communities whose relationship feels calm and cooperative. Distinguish from sense 3, which is about things matching well rather than people relating well.

常見錯誤

❌The neighbors lived on harmony.
✅The neighbors lived in harmony.
💡this fixed phrase uses 'in,' not 'on.'

3. matching each other in a way that looks, feels, or sounds naturally right togeth

3.慣用語B2
釋義

matching each other in a way that looks, feels, or sounds naturally right together

例句

The curtains are in harmony with the pale green walls.

be in harmony with for matching appearance

Nadia chose a lamp that looked in harmony with the old desk.

同義詞
  • well matched

    often used for colors, clothes, or furniture that suit each other

  • compatible

    broader and can describe systems or personalities as well as appearance

  • in balance

    suggests pleasing proportion as well as suitability

反義詞
  • clashing

    used when colors, styles, or sounds do not suit each other

  • out of place

    used when one element does not fit the rest

文法句型

be in harmony with + noun

look in harmony with + noun

用法筆記

Often followed by 'with' and used for colors, furniture, sounds, or other things that suit each other. Distinguish from sense 2, which describes peaceful relationships between people.

常見錯誤

❌The sofa is in harmony to the curtains.
✅The sofa is in harmony with the curtains.
💡use 'with' before the thing that matches.