Meaning of harmonic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /hɑrˈmɑnɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    harmonic

    Definitions

    1. relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

    Examples

    • « sympathetic vibration »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. involving or characterized by harmony

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    harmonic

    Definitions

    1. a tone that is a component of a complex sound

  4. 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

  5. 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 »

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