De harmonie
Example: De harmonie speelde vrolijke muziek tijdens het festival.
Definition
"De harmonie" refers to a wind orchestra or band typically consisting of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments, known for playing cheerful music during events or festivals.
Etymology
The term "de harmonie" originates from the Greek word 'harmonia,' meaning agreement or concord. In music, it evolved to describe groups playing together in harmony, especially wind orchestras popular in Dutch culture.
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"De harmonie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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