All 3 Uses of
harmonious
in
Frankenstein
- Harmony was the soul of our companionship, and the diversity and contrast that subsisted in our characters drew us nearer together.
Chpt 2 (definition 1) *harmony = pleasing coexistence
- So soon as he had finished, the youth began, not to play, but to utter sounds that were monotonous, and neither resembling the harmony of the old man's instrument nor the songs of the birds; I since found that he read aloud, but at that time I knew nothing of the science of words or letters.
Chpt 11 (definition 2) *harmony = pleasing music
- Oh, surely the spirit that inhabits and guards this place has a soul more in harmony with man than those who pile the glacier or retire to the inaccessible peaks of the mountains of our own country.
Chpt 18 (definition 1)harmony = pleasing coexistence
Definitions:
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(1) (harmonious as in: live together harmoniously) co-existing in a friendly and peaceful way; or having components that are combined in a pleasing way
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(2) (harmonious as in: soothing, harmonious music) of music: pleasing (through the combination of different notes)editor's notes: When speaking of music, do not confuse harmonious (pleasing sound) with harmony (the structure of the music with respect to the composition and progression of chords regardless of how pleasing it may or may not be).