Reharmonise (Verb)
Meaning
Provide with a different harmony; "reharmonize the melody".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The jazz pianist decided to reharmonise the classic tune in order to give it a more contemporary feel.
- The artist's task was to reharmonise a few bars of the melody to blend it with the rest of the composition.
- She spent hours in the studio reharmonising the chorus to get the desired effect.
- The composer chose to reharmonise the entire second movement, incorporating dissonant notes to enhance the dramatic impact.
- By reharmonising the main theme, the arranger managed to transform the song into a completely new piece.