ˈhɑ:mənɪ 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. øin harmony 1 (of singing etc.) producing chords;
not discordant. 2 (often foll. by with) in agreement. harmony of the spheres see
SPHERE. [ME f. OF harmonie f. L harmonia f. Gk harmonia joining, concord, f. harmos joint]