Meaning of harmonic in English
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Classifying Adjective
harmonicDefinitions
1. relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby bodyExamples
- « sympathetic vibration »
Synonyms
- 2. involving or characterized by harmony
Synonyms
Noun
harmonicDefinitions
1. a tone that is a component of a complex soundQualitative Adjective
harmonicEtymology
late 16th century (in the sense ‘relating to music, musical’): via Latin from Greek harmonikos, from harmonia (see harmony)Definitions
1. of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythmExamples
- « subtleties of harmonic change and tonality- Ralph Hill »
Antonyms
- 2. of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds
Examples
- « the sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response »
Famous quotes
- « Duke Ellington was famous for hs very original harmonic patterns. » Lawrence Welk