overtone

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/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ English

Definitions

noun

A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.
(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.

verb

To give an overtone to.

Related words

Synonyms

harmonic color coloring hue flavor partial whole tone wholetone octave tone perfect octave intertone escape tone leading tone octave species perfect fifth

Antonyms

Associated

pulsate undertone pulsation overtones harmonics invictus pulsating chanting quieter oscillator

Rhymes

moan groan drone bemoan cornerstone tone stone condone unknown cyclone

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