合声 (hé shēng) — harmony (in music); mixed or blended sound

Definition

A music term for 'harmony' — the layered blending of voices or instruments into a single sound. Unlike a single melody (旋律), it specifically refers to how multiple parts sound together.

noun

harmony (in music)mixed or blended sound

Examples

合声。
Zhè shǒu gē qǔ de hé shēng fēi cháng yōu měi.
The harmony in this song is very beautiful.
合声。
Tā néng biàn bié chū bù tóng de hé shēng.
He can distinguish different mixed sounds.
合声。
Yuè duì zhèng zài tiáo zhěng hé shēng píng héng.
The band is adjusting the balance of blended sounds.

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