Harmonisch
Example: De violen en de cello klonken heel harmonisch samen.
Definition
"Harmonisch" describes sounds, especially in music, that blend together pleasingly and in a balanced way, creating a sense of agreement and smooth cooperation between different notes or instruments, as in the phrase 'The violins and the cello sounded very harmonisch together.'
Etymology
The word "harmonisch" comes from the Greek 'harmonia,' meaning 'joint, agreement, concord.' It entered Dutch through Latin and German, reflecting musical harmony where different tones combine pleasingly. Did you know that 'harmonia' originally referred to the fitting together of parts, much like a well-coordinated team?
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"Harmonisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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