harmony

Denoting, in a complex sound, a mathematical relationship among the frequencies of the fundamental tone and its overtones so that the frequencies of the overtones are whole number multiples or partials of the frequency of the fundamental tone; the resulting auditory effect has a musical or pleasant quality, as opposed to noise. [G., L. harmonia, agreement, articulation, fr. harmos, joint]

- functional occlusal h. such occlusal relationship of opposing teeth in all functional ranges and movements as will provide the greatest masticatory efficiency without causing undue strain or trauma upon the supporting tissues, teeth, and muscles.

- occlusal h. occlusion without deflective or interceptive occlusal contacts in centric jaw relation as well as eccentric movements.

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har·mo·ny (hahrґmo-ne) the state of working together smoothly.