harmonise

harmonise — 動詞

1. to write, play, or sing notes that combine pleasantly with a melody, creating a

1.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

配上和聲

為旋律加上和諧的伴奏音

to write, play, or sing notes that combine pleasantly with a melody, creating a fuller sound

例句

The choir teacher taught the tenors to harmonise the final chorus of the folk song.

合唱團老師教男高音為那首民謠的最後一段合唱配上和聲。

transitive: harmonise + noun phrase (chorus)

At the concert, Yuki harmonised beautifully with the lead violinist during the slow movement.

在音樂會上，Yuki 在慢板樂章中為首席小提琴手的旋律配上優美的和聲。

intransitive: harmonise with + noun phrase

同義詞
  • arrange

    broader than harmonise — arranging includes changing the whole structure of a piece, not just adding harmony notes

  • accompany

    to play along with a main part, not necessarily adding harmony notes

文法句型

harmonise + noun phrase

harmonise with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used in music contexts. When transitive, the object is the tune or melody being harmonised. When intransitive, the subject is the performer(s) and 'with' introduces the accompanying part.

常見錯誤

❌The two colours harmonise' (for colour coordination — this belongs to the SUIT TOGETHER sense).
✅The two guitar parts harmonise nicely.
💡Use this sense only for musical notes blending, not for visual or general matching.

2. to fit well with other things, or to change something so that it works smoothly

2.動詞及物 / 不及物B2
釋義

協調；整合

使不同事物互相配合

to fit well with other things, or to change something so that it works smoothly or agrees with something else

例句

The interior designer chose curtains that harmonise with the wooden floorboards in the living room.

室內設計師選擇了與客廳木地板相協調的窗簾。

intransitive: harmonise with + noun (objects that match)

Deepak worked hard to harmonise the conflicting schedules of all four project teams.

Deepak 努力協調四個專案團隊彼此衝突的時程安排。

transitive: harmonise + noun phrase (schedules/plans)

同義詞
  • match

    more general and less formal; 'match' suggests simple likeness while 'harmonise' implies complementary fit

  • coordinate

    focuses on organising different parts to work together, more often transitive

  • reconcile

    stronger — implies resolving conflict or disagreement, while 'harmonise' suggests making different things compatible

反義詞
  • clash

    for colours, styles, or personalities — the opposite of fitting together smoothly

  • conflict

    for plans, rules, or opinions — the opposite of being in agreement

文法句型

harmonise + noun phrase + with + noun phrase

harmonise with + noun phrase

用法筆記

More common than the musical sense in everyday and business contexts. The intransitive use ('A harmonises with B') describes natural compatibility; the transitive use ('harmonise A and B') describes active adjustment to make things fit.

常見錯誤

❌Their opinions harmonise' (opinions agree, so 'harmonise' can work, but 'are in harmony' or 'match' sound more natural).
✅Their goals harmonise perfectly with the company mission.
💡'harmonise' works best when there is deliberate alignment or natural complement, not just simple agreement.