harmonic

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of a sound that pleases the ear, especially when the different notes in a musical chord ring in harmony with one another.

  - "The choir produced beautiful harmonics."
  - "The violinist adjusted the strings to create the perfect harmonic."

• noun

  A frequency or a series of frequencies in a complex waveform.

  - "The harmonic analysis of the waveform revealed its complex structure."
  - "In physics, harmonics refer to the different frequencies present in a complex waveform."

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Pronunciation

1. /hɑː(ɹ)ˈmɒnɪk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harmonic
armonic , monotoniconic , sonantic

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Variants

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harmonic , harmonically , harmonics , harmonic analyses , harmonic analysis , harmonic mean , harmonic means , harmonic motion , harmonic motions , harmonic progression , harmonic progressions , harmonic series , harmonic serieses

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Etymology

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From the Greek word harmonia, meaning 'agreement' or 'concord'

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Trivia

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1. The first three harmonics in a sine wave are called the fundamental frequency, the first harmonic, and the second harmonic.

2. The overtone series is a set of harmonics that can be found in every musical note.

3. In music theory, the term 'harmony' refers to the combination of multiple melodies or parts played at the same time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Frequency: The number of oscillations per unit time, measured in hertz (Hz).

2. Waveform: A graphical representation of a wave's shape as a function of time.

3. Musical interval: The perceived difference in pitch between two musical notes.

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Culture

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Harmonics have been used extensively in music and science. In music, harmonics are the pleasing combinations of different notes that create beautiful sounds. In science, harmonics refer to the different frequencies present in a complex waveform. Harmonics have been studied and used in various fields such as physics, mathematics, and engineering.

How to Memorize "harmonic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a musical chord with each note vibrating at a different frequency. Visualize the waves forming harmonics as they combine to create a pleasing sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harmonic' with 'music' and 'agreement'. Remember that harmonics refer to pleasing combinations of different frequencies or notes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Harmonics are notes that please the ear' to remember the definition of harmonics.

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