harmonic
IPA: hɑrmˈɑnɪk
noun
- (physics) A component frequency of the signal of a wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency.
- (music) The place where, on a bowed string instrument, a note in the harmonic series of a particular string can be played without the fundamental present.
- (mathematics) One of a class of functions that enter into the development of the potential of a nearly spherical mass due to its attraction.
- (CB radio slang) One's child.
adjective
- Pertaining to harmony.
- Pleasant to hear; harmonious; melodious.
- (mathematics) Used to characterize various mathematical entities or relationships supposed to bear some resemblance to musical consonance.
- Recurring periodically.
- (phonology) Exhibiting or applying constraints on what vowels (e.g. front/back vowels only) may be found near each other and sometimes in the entire word.
- (Australianist linguistics) Of or relating to a generation an even number of generations distant from a particular person.
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Examples of "harmonic" in Sentences
- The harmonic portion of the siren disk.
- The Harmonic Squeal, a derivative of the dive bomb.
- The clean harmonic optimum is on the dotted positions.
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