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Meaning of
harmonic
in English
Pronunciation
/hɑrˈmɑnɪk/
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Classifying Adjective
harmonic
Definitions
1.
relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
Examples
« sympathetic vibration »
Synonyms
harmonious
2.
involving or characterized by harmony
Synonyms
harmonious
Noun
harmonic
Definitions
1.
a tone that is a component of a complex sound
Qualitative Adjective
harmonic
Etymology
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 rhythm
Examples
« subtleties of harmonic change and tonality- Ralph Hill »
Antonyms
nonharmonic
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 »
