To harmonize
Example: The choir practiced daily to harmonize their voices perfectly.
Definition
"To harmonize" means to combine different musical notes or voices in a way that produces a pleasing and balanced sound. It involves adjusting pitches so that they complement each other, often used in choral or instrumental music to create unity and richness.
Etymology
The word "to harmonize" comes from the Greek word 'harmonia,' meaning 'joint, agreement, concord.' It entered English through Old French and Latin during the Middle Ages. Did you know? The concept originally referred to the fitting together of parts, not just in music but in other forms of agreement too.
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"To harmonize" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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