CONCINNITY

Etymology

Noun

concinnity (countable and uncountable, plural concinnities)

(music) The harmonious reinforcement of the various parts of a work of art.

Usage notes

Although the concept of concinnity can apply to any object or situation, it is most commonly used in the discussion of music.

Antonyms

• inconcinnity

Source: Wiktionary


Con*cin"ni*ty, n. Etym: [L. concinnitas, fr. concinnus skillfully put together, beautiful. Of uncertain origin.]

Definition: Internal harmony or fitness; mutual adaptation of parts; elegance; -- used chiefly of style of discourse. [R.] An exact concinnity and eveness of fancy. Howell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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