harmony
gb/hˈɑɹməni/ us/hˈɑɹməni/
B1
Angličtina
~ 7500
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
B1
state
1
peaceful relationships between people
A calm and peaceful situation where people or groups get along well and do not fight.
Vzorec užití:
harmony between [people/groups]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"do harmony"* or *"make harmony"* instead of using verbs like *"live in harmony," "bring harmony,"* or *"achieve harmony." Another mistake is using *"a harmony"* to mean general peace; in this sense, "harmony" is usually uncountable ("we want harmony," not *"a harmony"*).
Synonyma
peace (Focuses on the absence of conflict; does not always imply close or cooperative relationships the way "harmony" does.)
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unity (Stresses being joined together as one group; "harmony" stresses calm, smooth relationships.)
Antonyma
conflict (Highlights active fighting or serious disagreement, which harmony specifically lacks.)
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discord (Emphasizes lack of agreement and unpleasant tension between people, the opposite of harmonious relations.)
Kolokace
live in harmony
|social harmony
|racial harmony
|family harmony
|peace and harmony
|promote harmony
Témata
society
|relationships
|emotions
|politics
Příklady
- The new leader promised to restore harmony between the different ethnic groups.
- After years of arguments, there is finally harmony in the family again.
- Good communication is essential for harmony in the workplace.
- The peace agreement brought a rare moment of harmony to the region.
- Teachers and parents must work in harmony to support the students.
Učební příklady
- The two countries now live in harmony.
- There is harmony in our home most of the time.
- We want harmony between workers and managers.
- The project succeeded because the team worked in harmony.
- The law tries to keep social harmony in the city.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
2
pleasant combination of musical notes
The mix of different musical notes played or sung at the same time that sounds good together.
Vzorec užití:
harmony between [musical parts]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "harmony" with "melody." Melody is the main tune you sing or remember; harmony is the notes that go with the melody. Another mistake is saying *"hear the harmonies"* when they mean a single overall effect; in general descriptions, use uncountable "harmony" ("The harmony is beautiful"), and countable "harmonies" mainly when talking about different specific types or passages of harmony.
Synonyma
chord progression (More technical; focuses on the sequence of chords, not harmony in a general sense.)
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accompaniment (Refers to supporting music under a main part; not all accompaniment is strongly about harmony.)
Antonyma
dissonance (In music, refers to combinations of notes that sound tense or unstable, contrasting with the smoothness of harmony.)
Kolokace
rich harmony
|vocal harmony
|three-part harmony
|complex harmony
|simple harmony
|tight harmony
Témata
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The harmony in this song is simple but very beautiful.
- She studied jazz harmony at music school.
- The choir struggled with the harmony in the final chorus.
- Modern composers often use unexpected harmony to create tension.
- Good harmony can make even a basic melody sound rich.
Učební příklady
- I love the harmony in this song.
- The guitar plays the harmony while she sings.
- He is learning about harmony in his music class.
- The choir practiced the harmony again and again.
- The harmony and melody fit together well.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
supporting musical part under melody
The extra notes that a singer or player adds under or next to the main tune to make it sound fuller.
Vzorec užití:
to sing harmony with [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say *"sing a harmony to the song"* where native speakers would say "sing harmony with [someone]" or "sing the harmony part." Also, they may confuse the general idea of harmony (sense 2) with a specific harmony line; here it refers to a particular part or line in the music.
Synonyma
harmonizing part (More descriptive and informal; directly describes its role in creating harmony.)
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backing vocal (Often refers to background singing that may include harmony, but can also include other repeated lines or sounds.)
Antonyma
melody (The main tune; harmony parts are secondary lines that support it.)
Kolokace
sing harmony
|backup harmony
|vocal harmonies
|three-part harmony
|add harmony
|high harmony
Témata
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- She sings the harmony while he takes the lead vocal.
- The band added a new member to handle the high harmony parts.
- Can you sing the harmony on the chorus?
- The arrangement features rich vocal harmonies in the bridge.
- He recorded the melody first and then overdubbed the harmony.
Učební příklady
- He sings the melody and I sing the harmony.
- The harmony in the chorus is very high.
- We practiced the harmony until it sounded good.
- Two singers can make a nice harmony together.
- She added a soft harmony behind his voice.
Podstatné jméno
B2
state
4
pleasing balance of different elements
A mix of different things that feels balanced, calm, and right together, like colors or shapes that look good side by side.
Vzorec užití:
harmony of [elements]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *"in harmony"* only for people, not realizing it can also describe colors, designs, and other elements. Another mistake is saying *"the harmonies of the colors"* when they mean a single overall effect; usually say "the harmony of the colors."
Synonyma
balance (More general word; does not always suggest beauty, while "harmony" suggests a pleasing effect.)
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unity (Stresses that the parts feel like one whole; "harmony" highlights that the combination is smooth and pleasant.)
Antonyma
clash (Commonly used for colors or styles that do not look good together, the opposite of harmonious combination.)
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disharmony (A formal opposite that suggests elements do not fit together well.)
Kolokace
color harmony
|architectural harmony
|visual harmony
|harmony of flavors
|natural harmony
|overall harmony
Témata
arts
|design
|aesthetics
|arts_entertainment
|daily_life
Příklady
- The harmony of colors in the painting is stunning.
- The architect aimed for harmony between the new building and the old town square.
- Her outfit has no harmony; the patterns all clash.
- The chef created a perfect harmony of sweet and sour flavors.
- The garden design achieves a quiet harmony with the surrounding landscape.
Učební příklady
- The colors in this room are in harmony.
- There is harmony between the old house and the new garden.
- These two colors do not have harmony; they clash.
- The design of the logo has good harmony.
- The flavors in this soup are in harmony.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
state
5
consistency or agreement between things
A situation where ideas, rules, or results fit together well and do not fight or disagree with each other.
Vzorec užití:
in harmony with [idea/rule/fact]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use *"the harmony between the law and the rule"* when native speakers more often say "in harmony with" ("The rule is in harmony with the law"). Another mistake is using this abstract sense in clearly musical or social contexts; here it is about logical or formal agreement.
Synonyma
agreement (Very general; does not always carry the formal or balanced tone that "harmony" has in abstract discussions.)
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consistency (Focuses on not contradicting; "harmony" adds a sense of appropriate or desirable fitting-together.)
Antonyma
contradiction (Describes a direct logical conflict, which harmony of ideas avoids.)
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incompatibility (Indicates that things cannot exist or be true together, the opposite of being in harmony.)
Kolokace
in harmony with the law
|in harmony with nature
|in harmony with our values
|logical harmony
|moral harmony
|bring into harmony
Témata
law
|academia
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- These new policies are not in harmony with the company’s stated values.
- The findings are in harmony with earlier research on the topic.
- The law must be in harmony with the constitution.
- Her actions were in harmony with her religious beliefs.
- We need to bring our marketing strategy into harmony with current consumer trends.
Učební příklady
- His ideas are not in harmony with the rules.
- The results are in harmony with our first study.
- The plan should be in harmony with the law.
- Their actions were not in harmony with their promises.
- We must bring our goals into harmony with our budget.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
harmony
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹməni/
US/hˈɑɹməni/
Slabiky a přízvuk
har - mony (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (har)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: harmony
- Plural: harmonies, harmony
Příbuzná slova
Forms
harmonies
noun
Core family
Related words
harmonic
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disharmony
noun
disharmonious
adjective
Advanced or less common
harmonization
noun C1
Výrazy
bring into harmony
1/bɹˈɪŋ ˈɪntu hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
formal
make things consistent or fitting
To change things so they fit together well and do not disagree or clash.
Příklady
- We need to bring our local rules into harmony with national law.
- The reform aims to bring economic growth into harmony with environmental protection.
domestic harmony
1/dəmˈɛstɪk hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
peaceful relations at home
A calm and friendly situation at home where family members do not fight much.
Příklady
- They both work hard to keep domestic harmony for the sake of their children.
- Financial stress can quickly destroy domestic harmony.
in harmony with
1/ˈɪn hˈɑɹməni wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
in agreement or balance with
Matching or fitting something well, without conflict or difference.
Příklady
- His actions are in harmony with his words.
- The design of the new wing is in harmony with the historic building.
- The changes are in harmony with our long-term goals.
inner harmony
1/ˈɪnɚ hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
personal feeling of inner balance
A feeling of calm and balance inside yourself, without strong worry or conflict.
Příklady
- Meditation helps her find inner harmony.
- Many people search for inner harmony through art or religion.
live in harmony with
1/lˈɪv ˈɪn hˈɑɹməni wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
live peacefully together with
To live together with people, animals, or nature in a calm and peaceful way, without fighting or hurting each other.
Příklady
- We must learn to live in harmony with nature.
- The two communities now live in harmony with each other.
- They try to live in harmony with their neighbors.
peace and harmony
1/pˈis ˈænd hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
a very calm and friendly situation
A state where people are calm, friendly, and not fighting or hurting each other.
Příklady
- Everyone says they want peace and harmony in the world.
- The agreement finally brought peace and harmony to the region.
perfect harmony
1/pˈɚfɛkt hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
complete balance or agreement
A situation where everything or everyone fits together in the best and most balanced way.
Příklady
- The flavors in this dish are in perfect harmony.
- They worked together in perfect harmony all afternoon.
sing in harmony
1/sˈɪŋ ˈɪn hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
sing different notes that fit together
To sing different notes at the same time as another person so that the notes sound good together.
Příklady
- The sisters often sing in harmony at family gatherings.
- It’s difficult to sing in harmony if you can’t hear the other parts clearly.
social harmony
1/sˈoʊʃəl hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
peaceful state in society
A calm and peaceful situation in a society where people and groups get along well.
Příklady
- The government says its main goal is to maintain social harmony.
- Rapid change can sometimes disturb social harmony.
racial harmony
1/ɹˈeɪʃəl hˈɑɹməni/
fixed phrase
peaceful relations between racial groups
When people of different races live and work together peacefully and with respect.
Příklady
- The festival is held each year to promote racial harmony.
- The festival was created to promote racial harmony in the city.
- The city is often praised for its racial harmony.
- Schools play an important role in building racial harmony among young people.
- They see integration as a step toward racial harmony.