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Definition of reharmonize

reharmonize

/ˌriːˈhɑːrmənaɪz/
(UK: reharmonise)
re · har · mo · nize
Past Simple:reharmonized
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Past Participle:reharmonized
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Present Participle:reharmonizing
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reharmonize Lexical Profile

reharmonize Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To provide an existing melody or musical passage with a new or altered harmonic progression (in music).

Example

"The jazz pianist decided to reharmonize the classic folk tune with complex seventh and ninth chords."

2

To bring things back into agreement, consistency, or peaceful accord.

Example

"The committee worked for months to reharmonize the regulatory standards across all member states."

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• Rhymes for reharmonize

• Nearby Words

rehabilitator
rehang
reharden
reharmonize
rehash
rehear
rehearing

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reharmonize. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reharmonize
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