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overtone

/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.toʊn/

overtonenoun

overtones

/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/

/ˈoʊ.vɚ.toʊn/

Translations

The musician was able to produce a clear overtone on the instrument.

Музыкант смог извлечь чистый обертон на инструменте.

Definitions

A musical tone that is a part of the harmonic series above a fundamental note and may be heard with it.

The musician adjusted the instrument to emphasize the overtone, creating a richer sound.

A subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation.

The speech had political overtones that were not immediately apparent to the audience.

Synonyms

overtoneadjective

more overtone

Comp.

most overtone

Super.

/ˈəʊvəˌtəʊn/

/ˈoʊvɚˌtoʊn/

Attributive use: e.g., "overtone series", where the word functions adjectivally to modify a following noun.

Definitions

Relating to or characterized by overtones, especially in sound or implication.

The engineer focused on the overtone components of the signal.

Synonyms