Harmonia

//hɑːˈməʊ.ni.ə// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A harmonic mode in ancient Greek music, characterized by a particular set of chords and rhythmic patterns.

    "[…]concerning the ancient Greek harmoniai, or modes, in the diatonic genus.[…]degree signify the harmonia in which it appears and what degree it represents; for instance, “D-2” means that this ratio—11/10—is the second degree (ascending) in the Dorian harmonia."

  2. 2
    The soul regarded as a harmonious blend of the parts of the physical body.

    "Socrates argued against the idea of the soul being a harmonia."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    The goddess of harmony and concord, and the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Her Roman counterpart is Concordia. Greek
  2. 2
    40 Harmonia, a main belt asteroid.

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"[…]concerning the ancient Greek harmoniai, or modes, in the diatonic genus.[…]degree signify the harmonia in which it appears and what degree it represents; for instance, “D-2” means that this ratio—11/10—is the second degree (ascending) in the Dorian harmonia."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἁρμονίᾱ (harmoníā). Doublet of harmony.

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek Ἁρμονία (Harmonía).

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