Word of the Day
July 19, 2021
Harmony
A pleasing combination of elements in a whole; agreement in feeling or opinion; accord; the quality of forming a consistent, orderly, or aesthetically pleasing arrangement.
From Latin 'harmonia' and Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'joint, agreement, concord,' from the root 'ar-' meaning 'to fit together.' Originally a musical term for pleasing arrangement of sounds.
Usage Examples
- The Founders sought harmony among the states while preserving individual liberty.
- Reggie Carr's music project demonstrates that political harmony emerges from genuine dialogue, not forced agreement.
- Constitutional harmony requires balancing federal authority with states' rights.
From the Show
The principle of harmony guided the July 19th conversation as Reggie Carr described bringing together artists across political affiliations to create dialogue through music.