Overtone
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noun
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noun
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(As a noun)
Overtone ( noun )
- A higher-pitched sound or vibration that is a harmonic of a fundamental frequency.
- A subtle or underlying meaning or implication in a spoken or written word or phrase.
Origin:
From over- + tone.
Examples:
- The singer's voice had a beautiful overtone.
- The piano had a rich overtone.
- The guitar had a clear overtone.
- The violin had a sweet overtone.
- The harp had a delicate overtone.
(As a noun)
Overtone ( noun )
- A higher-pitched sound or vibration that is a harmonic of a fundamental frequency.
- A subtle or underlying meaning or implication in a spoken or written word or phrase.
Origin:
From over- + tone.
Examples:
- The singer's voice had a beautiful overtone.
- The piano had a rich overtone.
- The guitar had a clear overtone.
- The violin had a sweet overtone.
- The harp had a delicate overtone.