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overtone in Polish

overtone in Polish is alikwot, podtekst, wydźwięk — overtone means a note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.

overtone in Polish

alikwot
noun
(physics, music) A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. [from 1867]
podtekst
noun
wydźwięk
noun

What does "overtone" mean?

  1. noun A note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
  2. noun A hidden meaning in something like a book or film that takes over from its stated message.
  3. noun A hidden meaning that comes through quietly alongside a book, film or discussion's stated message, without taking it over.
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What is "overtone" in Polish?
"overtone" in Polish is alikwot, podtekst, wydźwięk. overtone means: A note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
Are there other ways to say "overtone" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 3 translations listed for "overtone": alikwot, podtekst, wydźwięk.
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