German word

Harmonie

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌhaʁmoˈniː/

Meaning

  • feminine nounharmony

Example

In ihrer Beziehung fehlt die Harmonie.

Harmony is lacking in their relationship.

Illustration for Harmonie (harmony)

More examples

Das Orchester erzeugte eine klare Harmonie im Finale.

The orchestra created a clear harmony in the finale.

Core concept

Different voices or parts fit together so that the whole sounds balanced and pleasing.

Common phrases

  • zur Harmonie beitragen

    contribute to harmony

  • Mangel an Harmonie

    lack of harmony

  • soziale Harmonie

    social harmony

Similar words

Eintracht: Friendly unity based on shared opinions or feelings.
Übereinstimmung: Agreement in the content or form of several things or opinions.
Stimmigkeit: A natural fit between parts without anything seeming out of place.
Einklang: A unified blend of movements or sounds working together smoothly.

Definition in German

Das Zusammenwirken von Tönen oder Stimmen, das einen ausgewogenen, angenehmen Klang erzeugt; übertragen auch das stimmige Zusammenspiel von Menschen oder Dingen.

Word origin

German Harmonie comes through Latin harmonia from Greek harmonia, meaning a joining or fitting together.

Usage tips

  • Harmonie is feminine: die Harmonie, and its plural is die Harmonien.

Other meanings

  • agreementnoun

Opposites

  • Dissonanzdissonancenoun
  • Disharmoniedisharmonynoun

Related words

  • harmonischharmoniousadjective
  • harmonisierenharmonizeverb
  • Harmonisierungharmonizationnoun

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