overtone in Swedish
overtone in Swedish is överton — overtone means a note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
overtone in Swedish
överton
(physics, music) A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series. [from 1867]
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 Swedish?
"overtone" in Swedish is överton. overtone means: A note whose pitch is a whole-number multiple of another note's, forming part of the harmonic series.
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