euphony

Meanings

• Noun

  The combination of sounds in a word that makes it pleasing or musical to the ear.

  - "The name of the wind instrument creates a beautiful euphony."
  - "The poet's use of words creates a lovely euphony in this stanza."

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Antonyms

cacophony

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with euphony
phony , monotony , pony

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Variants

List of all variants of euphony that leads to same result
euphonic , euphonically , euphonies , euphony

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'euphōnē', meaning 'sweet-voiced'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the ancient Greeks believed that euphony was a goddess who presided over music and poetry?

2. The term 'euphony' is also used in linguistics to refer to the pleasing combination of sounds in a language.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alliteration: A literary device where words in a phrase or sentence begin with the same sound.

2. Assonance: A literary device where words in a phrase or sentence have the same vowel sound.

3. Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates or resembles the sound it describes.

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Culture

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Euphony is an essential concept in various forms of art and literature, as it contributes to the overall aesthetic experience. In music, euphony refers to the pleasing combination of sounds, while in poetry, it refers to the harmonious arrangement of words.

How to Memorize "euphony"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a beautiful symphony orchestra playing in harmony to remember the meaning of euphony.
   - Visualize a wind chime creating a pleasing sound to associate with the word euphony.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word euphony with the sound of a beautiful symphony.
   - Remember that euphony refers to the pleasing combination of sounds.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Euphony is a sweet harmony' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a sweet-sounding bird to remember the meaning.

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