overtone
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The significant difference in the masses of the colliding black holes also produced a "higher harmonic," a kind of overtone similar to those heard in musical instruments.
From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025
A Times review mercilessly ridiculed the French composer’s explanations of his “spectral” technique, a fanciful use of the harmonic overtone series to create a sense of aural wonderment in the listener.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2022
“The positive overtone will be extremely important because we can expect Beijing to turn to Taiwan, to appeal for some kind of dialogue.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2022
Even the timing of the decision had a spiritual overtone, coming on the day Catholics celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, honoring the love of Jesus for the world.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2022
The next longest wave is the third harmonic, or second overtone, and so on.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Vocabulary lists containing overtone
Waves and Wave Properties - Middle School
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Waves and Wave Properties - High School
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Physics - Middle School
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