harmonically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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His music proved so harmonically sophisticated and eclectic that it took audiences and critics some years to fully appreciate the genius of his gifts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
U2 frontman Bono wrote: "Where he is this evening... the music will be a little more melodic, a little more interesting harmonically and certainly more rhythmic... and yes, louder."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2024
“Here I was, wracked with fear and tension,” says Curtis, “and there I was being lifted by the sound of instruments and voices coming together harmonically, spiritually, emotionally. I left better.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
It makes you wonder, too, because harmonically it is sort of peculiar against the bass, yet still fits perfectly.
From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2023
Western music is very melodically and harmonically oriented, with a continuous rhythmic pulse.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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