Harmonically
Example: The choir sang harmonically, creating a rich and layered sound.
Definition
"Harmonically" is an adverb describing the manner in which sounds are combined or arranged to produce harmony. When something is done harmonically, it involves musical notes played or sung together in a way that is pleasing and consonant, as in "The choir sang harmonically, creating a rich and layered sound."
Etymology
The word "harmonically" originates from the adjective "harmonic," which comes from the Greek word "harmonia," meaning agreement or concord. Over time, "harmonic" evolved to describe pleasing combinations of musical notes, and the adverb "harmonically" developed to express actions done in a manner relating to harmony.
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"Harmonically" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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