harmonies

noun

plural of harmony
as in peaces
peaceful coexistence the apparent inability of the party's right and left wings to resolve their conflicts and live in harmony at least during the convention

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Recent Examples of harmonies Then, the drums and bass line kick in, as do Antone’s haunting harmonies. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026 This Lusitania didn’t sink as a formal band played, but the ticking of each man’s pocket watch synchronized to form a furious percussion section, and all those wailing women’s voices layered into girl-group harmonies. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The title track is adorned by a trumpet line played by Sam and harmonies between the siblings. — W. Reed Putnam, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026 Based on the press release, the group seems to specialize in smooth and soft harmonies. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 As a result, the harmonies and chords are in a state of perpetual change, moving together more like clouds of starlings or minnows than a single frog hopping from stone to stone. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Vocally, this all-female and nonbinary cast also shines in more serious numbers that allow their harmonies to soar. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 25 June 2026 The record flopped — but their next, Sounds of Silence, fared better, thanks to their sumptuous harmonies and Garfunkel’s hauntingly emotive voice. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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