Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Overtone

👉 Overtones are the repeated emission of high-frequency sounds when a sound wave is reflected from an object. The term "overtones" refers to the frequencies that can be heard when a sound wave is reflected off a surface, and they are not necessarily distinct in frequency but rather appear as higher or lower pitches depending on how far away from the source the sound waves are reflected. For example, if you hear a note repeated over several beats (which means it repeats with each beat), then those notes would

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👉 Overtone is a term used in music theory and engineering, referring to the concept of hearing distinct pitches at different frequencies. These are frequencies that are not present in any other frequency combination. In physics, overtone harmonics refer to the natural frequencies of the human voice, which vary throughout the day as people breathe. In music, they can be heard when a musical instrument is played with the right tuning and pitch control. For example, a piano player might play a note that has an

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