Dictionary
Harmonielehre
German → American English
American English
Harmony theory
Lehre von den harmonischen Zusammenhängen in der Musik, besonders von Akkorden und ihren Verbindungen.
Im Unterricht für Musik studieren wir auch Harmonielehre.Use Harmonielehre mainly in music education and theory contexts. In everyday speech, people more often say Musiktheorie or specifically Tonlehre/Akkordlehre depending on the topic.
Related words
Explore nearby vocabulary picked for learners studying this word.
Frequently asked questions
What does "Harmonielehre" mean in English?
It means "harmony theory" or "theory of harmony."
Is "Harmonielehre" the same as "Musiktheorie"?
Not exactly. "Harmonielehre" is a part of music theory that focuses on chords and harmonic relationships, while "Musiktheorie" is broader.
How do you use "Harmonielehre" in a sentence?
For example: "Er studiert Harmonielehre." = "He is studying harmony theory."