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overtone
noun
A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
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ˈoʊvɚtoʊn
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noun
A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
noun
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality
“Overtones of despair”
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Overtones of despair
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