Harmony and Rhythm

Harmony

Harmony noun - A balanced, pleasing, or suitable arrangement of parts.

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Rhythm and harmony are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rhythm" instead a noun "Harmony".

Rhythm noun - The recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity.

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Harmony and rhythm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Harmony" instead a noun "Rhythm".

better	better harmony	better rhythm
natural	natural harmony	natural rhythm
proper	proper harmony	proper rhythm
simple	simple harmony	simple rhythm
Other adjectives: hard, vocal, new, traditional.

Had virtually no formal musical training, could barely even read music, but was blessed with natural talent, had a deep practical (if not theoretical) knowledge of harmony and rhythm, and near-perfect pitch — which was just as well since his playing style frequently made him go out of tune.

Source: Music / Jimi Hendrix
His Xanth novels feature triplets named Melody, Harmony and Rhythm, who can "sing and play things real".

Source: Magic Music
Charlie Parker: Saxophonist whose virtuoso approaches to rhythm, harmony, and tempo laid the foundations of bebop.

Source: Music of Note

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