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harmonie

harmony

noun ar-moh-NEE Rare

Origin: Greek 'harmonia' (joining, agreement)

Usage Note

harmonie covers musical harmony, visual or aesthetic balance, and peaceful agreement between people. Vivre en harmonie means 'to live in harmony.' In French it also denotes a brass and wind band (une harmonie municipale), which is distinct from an orchestra.

Examples

"Les voix chantent en parfaite harmonie."

Natural Translation

The voices sing in perfect harmony.

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