har·mo·nize  (här m ə-n īz ′)
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v. har·mo·nized, har·mo·niz·ing, har·mo·niz·es v.tr.1. To bring or come into agreement or harmony. 2. Music To provide harmony for (a melody). v.intr.1. To be in agreement; be harmonious. See Synonyms at correspond. 2. Music To sing or play in harmony.
harmo·ni·zation (-nĭ-zāshən) n. harmo·niz′er n. |
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