harmony

Definition

Harmony is a pleasant combination of different musical notes, or more generally, a peaceful and cooperative relationship between people or things.

Etymology

From Latin “harmonia,” from Greek “harmonia,” meaning joining or agreement. It originally referred to the fitting together of musical sounds.

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