harmonic - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'harmonic' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Harmonic

[ a.]

- Alt. of Harmonical

2 . Harmonic

[ n.]

- A musical note produced by a number of vibrations which is a multiple of the number producing some other; an overtone. See Harmonics.

1 . harmonic

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm

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Meaning (2):
- of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds

Example in sentence:

the sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response

3 . harmonic

[ s]

Meaning (3):
- relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

Example in sentence:

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