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Harmony

noun

Harmony means parts that fit well together.

7 letters 3 syllables

What does Harmony mean?

Harmony means parts that fit well together.

Dictionary definition

Harmony is a pleasing combination of sounds, colors, ideas, or actions that fit well together.

Example sentences

Harmony in a sentence

easy

The song had a beautiful harmony.

medium

The room had harmony because the colors matched well.

hard

Classroom harmony grows when people listen and take turns.

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Practice the meaning of Harmony

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does harmony mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to harmony?

Practice 3

Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for harmony?

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Harmony

Voice settings
Sounds like

har · muh · nee · strongest beat: har

Synonyms

Words like Harmony

balanceA pleasing arrangement of parts.
agreementA state where ideas or actions fit together.
unityParts working together as one.
Antonyms

Opposite words

clashA mismatch between sounds, ideas, or parts.
discordA harsh lack of harmony.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Harmony word family

Base word

harmony

adjective

harmonious

Pleasing because parts fit together.

Related words
Student support

Understand Harmony

Hint for students

Harmony means parts that fit well together.

Common mix-up

Harmony is not the same as clash. Harmony means harmony means parts that fit well together.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The room had harmony because the colors matched well. Clue words: well, room, because. Underline clue words that show why harmony fits instead of clash. Now write one new sentence that shows harmony without using the word harmony. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show harmony?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The room had harmony because the colors matched well." Why does harmony fit better than clash?