harmonic

• Sich auf Harmonie beziehend, besonders in der Musik oder beim Klang; auch in Mathematik und Physik für Wellen oder Schwingungen verwendet.

Relating to harmony, especially in music or sound; also used in mathematics and physics to describe waves or oscillations.

1. Relating to harmony in musicB2formal

   Relating to the combination of musical notes that sound pleasant together.

   Harmonisch

   • The harmonic structure of the symphony is complex.
   • She studied harmonic theory at the conservatory.
   • The piece features beautiful harmonic progressions.

   Synonymeconsonantharmoniousmusicaltonal

2. Relating to harmony in generalC1formal

   Characterized by agreement, balance, or pleasing arrangement.

   Harmonisch

   • The garden has a harmonic design with balanced colors.
   • Their relationship is harmonic and peaceful.
   • The team achieved a harmonic workflow after restructuring.

   Synonymeagreeablecompatibleconcordantcongruousconsonantharmoniousmelodioussymphonious

   Antonymediscordantdissonantinharmonious

• Substantiv, das eine Teilfrequenz einer Welle oder eines Signals bezeichnet, die ein ganzzahliges Vielfaches der Grundfrequenz ist; wird vor allem in Physik, Musik und Elektrotechnik verwendet.

A noun referring to a component frequency of a wave or signal that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency, commonly used in physics, music, and electrical engineering.

1. Musical overtoneB2formal

   A higher frequency component of a sound wave that gives a musical note its timbre or quality.

   Oberton

   • The violinist produced a beautiful series of harmonics.
   • Guitarists often use natural harmonics to create bell-like tones.
   • The harmonic series is fundamental to understanding musical acoustics.

   Synonymeovertonepartial

2. Physics and mathematicsC1formal

   A component of a periodic wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency.

   Harmonische

   • The second harmonic has twice the frequency of the fundamental.
   • Engineers analyze harmonics to reduce distortion in electrical systems.
   • The Fourier series decomposes a signal into its constituent harmonics.

   Synonymeovertonepartial