harmonic
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Its internal state behaves like a qubit, while its motion acts as a quantum harmonic oscillator that can occupy many different motional states.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 15, 2026
The lyrics are happy, but the chords never resolve to the harmonic centre, creating a feeling of instability.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Our harmonic tendencies were nowhere near as complex, but they were rapidly becoming more sophisticated thanks to our exposure to such great improvisers as Miles!
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
With a richer, more bewildering harmonic vocabulary, Chopin revealed the full spectrum of the nocturne’s possibilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Like octaves, the other intervals are also produced by the harmonic series.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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Music - Middle School
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