musical harmony
Noun: 1. The structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords: This refers to the vertical and horizontal combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes (chords) to produce a pleasing, coherent, and structured sound. It involves the study of how chords are constructed, how they follow one another (chord progressions), and how they relate to a key or tonal center.
- musical harmony is a technical term used in music theory, composition, and analysis. It describes a fundamental aspect of Western music.
- It is typically used as a non-count noun when referring to the general concept or system.
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- It can be used with verbs like .
- The composer's genius lay in his innovative use of musical harmony.
- To write for an orchestra, one must have a deep understanding of musical harmony.
- The piece transitions from dissonance to consonant musical harmony.
- In a technical/theoretical context: Refers specifically to the rules and practices governing chord construction and progression within a particular style (e.g., classical, jazz harmony).
- Bach's chorales are foundational texts for students of musical harmony.
- As an abstract quality: Can describe the pleasing auditory effect of combined notes.
- The singers achieved perfect musical harmony.
- Harmony (n): The more common, shortened form of "musical harmony." It can mean the same thing but is also used more broadly for any pleasing combination of elements.
- Harmonize (v): To add notes to a melody to create harmony; to be in agreement.
- Harmonic (adj): Relating to harmony.
- Chord progression (n): A specific sequence of chords, which is a key component of musical harmony.
- Chordal structure
- Harmonics (in a specific technical sense)
- Tonality (related, but focuses more on the system of keys)
- Dissonance: A lack of harmony among musical notes; a harsh or discordant sound.
- Atonality: Music that lacks a tonal center or key, often avoiding traditional harmonic conventions.
(Note: "musical harmony" itself is a technical phrase. Common idioms use the shorter word "harmony.") - In harmony: Often used figuratively to mean in agreement. The musical origin is clear. - The committee worked in harmony to finish the project. - Strike a chord: To evoke a feeling of recognition or agreement (metaphorically related to music and harmony). - His speech struck a chord with the audience.
- the structure of music with respect to the composition and progression of chords