Harmony /(här"mō̇*ny̆)/

pl. Harmonies ((-nĭz))

1. The just adaptation of parts to each other, in any system or combination of things, or in things intended to form a connected whole; such an agreement between the different parts of a design or composition as to produce unity of effect; as, the harmony of the universe.
2. Concord or agreement in facts, opinions, manners, interests, etc.; good correspondence; peace and friendship; as, good citizens live in harmony.
3. A literary work which brings together or arranges systematically parallel passages of historians respecting the same events, and shows their agreement or consistency; as, a harmony of the Gospels.
4. A succession of chords according to the rules of progression and modulation. (Mus.)

   Ten thousand harps, that tuned Angelic harmonies.

5. See Harmonic suture, under Harmonic. (Anat.)