Harmonic Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to harmony or musical tones, or a tone that is a whole-number multiple of a fundamental note in music. Can also mean something that is in agreement or fits together smoothly.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in music (especially physics or theory) for overtones; as an adjective, it can describe things that are harmonious or in agreement. Not to be confused with "harmonica" (the instrument). In mathematics and engineering, it relates to periodic waves.

• Spanish: armónico - armónica (música)
• Portuguese (BR): harmônico - harmônica (música)
• Portuguese (PT): harmónico - harmónica (música)
• Chinese (Simplified): 谐波 - 和声的 (音乐)
• Chinese (Traditional): 和聲 (音樂) - 諧波
• Hindi: हार्मोनिक - संगीतमय (संगीत)
• Arabic: توافقي - نغمي (موسيقى)
• Bengali: হারমোনিক - সুরেল - ব্যবচ্ছেদী (তাল/তরঙ্গ সংক্রান্ত)
• Russian: гармонический - гармоничный
• Japanese: 倍音 - 調和的
• Vietnamese: hòa âm - hài hòa
• Korean: 고조파 - 화음의 - 조화로운
• Turkish: armonik
• Urdu: ہارمونک - ہم آہنگ
• Indonesian: harmonik - selaras

Example Sentences

A harmonic is a sound that matches a whole number multiple of a basic note.

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The singer's voice was very harmonic and pleasant to listen to.

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Guitar players often use harmonic notes for special effects.

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If two teams work together in a harmonic way, the project will go smoothly.

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The orchestra created a beautiful harmonic atmosphere during the concert.

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She adjusted the settings to remove any unwanted harmonic frequencies from the recording.

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