Harmonicity
/ˌhɑːr.məˈnɪs.ə.ti/noun
The quality or state of being harmonic or in harmony.
Did you know?Harmonicity is a modern abstract formation built on the ancient Greek idea of harmony as a “joining” or “fitting together,” the same root behind words for concord and agreement.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
harmonía
“a fitting together, agreement, concord; also musical harmony”
Late Latin
Latin
harmonia
“harmony, concord”
Middle English
English
harmonie
“agreement in sounds or parts; concord”
19th Century
English
harmonic
“pertaining to harmony or musical overtones”
19th–20th Century
English
harmonicity
“the quality or state of being harmonic”
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