"concinnity" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: concinnities [plural]
Etymology: Coined 1531 by Sir Thomas Elyot in his treatise, The Boke Named The Governor, from Latin concinnitās (“skillfully put together”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|concinnitās||skillfully put together}} Latin concinnitās (“skillfully put together”) Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} concinnity (countable and uncountable, plural concinnities)
  1. (music) The harmonious reinforcement of the various parts of a work of art. Wikipedia link: Thomas Elyot Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-concinnity-en-noun-Yz9-4ykU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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