Definitions for overtone
ˈoʊ vərˌtoʊnover·tone

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. overtonenoun

   (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality

   "overtones of despair"

2. overtone, partial, partial tonenoun

   a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency

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1. overtonenoun

   A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a harmonic

2. overtonenoun

   An implicit meaning, as opposed to a hidden meaning or undertone.

3. Etymology: over + tone, from Oberton.

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1. Overtone

   An overtone is any resonant frequency above the fundamental frequency of a sound. (An overtone may or may not be a harmonic) In other words, overtones are all pitches higher than the lowest pitch within an individual sound; the fundamental is the lowest pitch. While the fundamental is usually heard most prominently, overtones are actually present in any pitch except a true sine wave. The relative volume or amplitude of various overtone partials is one of the key identifying features of timbre, or the individual characteristic of a sound.Using the model of Fourier analysis, the fundamental and the overtones together are called partials. Harmonics, or more precisely, harmonic partials, are partials whose frequencies are numerical integer multiples of the fundamental (including the fundamental, which is 1 times itself). These overlapping terms are variously used when discussing the acoustic behavior of musical instruments. (See etymology below.) The model of Fourier analysis provides for the inclusion of inharmonic partials, which are partials whose frequencies are not whole-number ratios of the fundamental (such as 1.1 or 2.14179). When a resonant system such as a blown pipe or plucked string is excited, a number of overtones may be produced along with the fundamental tone. In simple cases, such as for most musical instruments, the frequencies of these tones are the same as (or close to) the harmonics. Examples of exceptions include the circular drum – a timpani whose first overtone is about 1.6 times its fundamental resonance frequency, gongs and cymbals, and brass instruments. The human vocal tract is able to produce highly variable amplitudes of the overtones, called formants, which define different vowels.

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1. overtone

   An overtone refers to any frequency of a sound wave that is higher than the fundamental frequency. It is a natural vibration, usually at a higher pitch, which is a harmonic or partial element of a musical tone or note. In musical terms, overtones contribute to the tone color or timbre, allowing us to distinguish between different kinds of instruments or voices producing the same note.

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1. Overtone

   An overtone is any frequency higher than the fundamental frequency of a sound. The fundamental and the overtones together are called partials. Harmonics are partials whose frequencies are integer multiples of the fundamental. These overlapping terms are variously used when discussing the acoustic behavior of musical instruments. When a resonant system such as a blown pipe or plucked string is excited, a number of overtones may be produced along with the fundamental tone. In simple cases, such as for most musical instruments, the frequencies of these tones are the same as the harmonics. An example of an exception is a circular drum, whose first overtone is about 1.6 times its fundamental resonance frequency. The human vocal tract is able to produce a highly variable structure of overtones, called formants, which define different vowels.

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1. Overtone

   ō′vėr-tōn, n. a harmonic, because heard above its fundamental tone.

Matched Categories

1. • Harmonic
   • Meaning

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce overtone?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say overtone in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overtone in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overtone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of overtone in a Sentence

1. Anne Dyer:

   The apocalyptic aspects of horror, cyberpunk and surrealism, with a steady overtone of mental aberrations, are explored through the diverse arts of literature, music, film, art, comics and technology. -- In reference to the infamous, eclectic magazine, Cyber-Psychos AOD #8, 1999.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=overtone
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overtone
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overtone
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=overtone
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overtone
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=overtone