harmonic
hɑrˈmɑnɪk
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Definition of harmonic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
soundpleasant and melodious to hear
  • The harmonic tones of the piano filled the room.
melodious tuneful
2.
musicTECH.relating to harmony in musicTECH.
  • The harmonic sequence in the symphony was captivating..
melodic tuneful
3.
physicsTECH.having components at frequencies as whole number multiples of a baseTECH.
  • The harmonic vibrations of the string produce distinct tones..
cyclic periodic
4.
periodicityRarerecurring in a regular patternRare
  • The harmonic motion of the pendulum was mesmerizing.
cyclic periodic

Noun

1.
acousticsTECH.component frequency of a sound waveTECH.
  • The harmonic of the note was clearly audible..
component overtone partial
2.
physicsTECH.frequency multiple of a fundamental frequencyTECH.
  • The harmonic frequencies were clearly visible on the spectrum.
overtone resonance
3.
musicTECH.note produced on a stringed instrument by lightly touching a stringTECH.
  • He played a harmonic on his guitar during the solo..
overtone partial resonance
4.
mathematicsTECH.function related to potential theoryTECH.
  • The equation involved a complex harmonic.
oscillation vibration wave
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Expressions with harmonic

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rule about how notes sound together
The composer followed the harmonic law to create a beautiful melody.
lowest tone in a harmonic series
The first harmonic determines the pitch of the note.
study of functions or signals through their frequency components
He applied harmonic analysis to understand the sound wave patterns..
distortion in audio systems from unwanted harmonics
The amplifier's harmonic distortion affected the sound quality.
type of average useful for rates and ratios
The harmonic mean is used to calculate average speed.
repeating movement where pushback matches offset and speeding-up aims at balance
In lab, the mass on a spring showed simple harmonic motion.

Origin of harmonic

Greek, harmonia (joint, agreement)

Terms with harmonic included in their meaning

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music
harmonic set of notes played together
music
principal note of a harmonic series
harmony
harmonic relationship between notes an octave apart
music
nonharmonic note between two harmonic notes
musical role
guitar part providing rhythmic and harmonic support in music
music
non-harmonic tone related to a chord
no harmony
music without harmonic support or accompaniment
mathematics
method for reconstructing harmonic functions

Examples of harmonic in a sentence

  • Her voice had a harmonic quality that captivated everyone.
  • The harmonic arrangement added depth to the piece.
  • Her harmonic skills were evident in the choir.
  • The harmonic frequencies were measured accurately.
  • Scientists studied the harmonic oscillations in the lab.
  • The harmonic waves created a soothing sound.

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  1. French:harmonieux, son harmonique, ...
  2. German:harmonisch, Harmonische, ...
  3. Italian:armonico, frequenza armonica, ...
  4. Spanish:armónico, frecuencia armónica, ...
  5. Portuguese:harmónico, harmonioso, ...
  6. Chinese:悦耳的, 谐波, ...
  7. Japanese:調和的な, 倍音, ...
  8. Arabic:متناغم, تَوَافُق, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַרְמוֹנִי, הַרְמוֹנִיק, ...
  10. Russian:гармоничный, гармоника, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гармонійний, гармоніка, ...
  12. Hindi:मधुर, स्वर, ...
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