The term harmony derives from the Greek ἁρμονία harmonia, meaning "joint, agreement, concord", from the verb ἁρμόζω harmozō, "(Ι) fit together, join". In the past, harmony often referred to the whole field of music, while music referred to the arts in general.

How is harmony created?

Harmony consists of the notes or chords played along with the melody. Harmony adds feeling to the melody. ... One of the most basic harmonies in music is called the major triad. The major triad is formed by playing the first, third and fifth notes of the major scale simultaneously.

What is harmony in history?

Harmony is derived from the classical Greek harmonia (meaning a joint between the planks of a ship or a joining of those planks). From the beginning, the term was also used in its current metaphorical sense, that of a combination of parts or related things to form a consistent whole or an agreement.