overtone in Spanish
overtone in Spanish is sobretono, difónico, connotación — overtone means a note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
overtone in Spanish
sobretono
(physics, music) A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. [from 1867]
difónico
(physics, music) A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. [from 1867]
connotación
implicación
sobreentendido
What does "overtone" mean?
- noun A note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
- noun A hidden meaning in something like a book or film that takes over from its stated message.
- 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 Spanish?
"overtone" in Spanish is sobretono, difónico, connotación. 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 Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "overtone": sobretono, difónico, connotación, implicación, sobreentendido.
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