harmonic

noun

any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental

a tone that is a component of a complex sound

adjective

involving or characterized by harmony

relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body

of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds

of or relating to harmonics

of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm

Roots

harmoniaharmon- · Greek · joining, concord

Synonyms for harmonic

overtonen symphoniousadj resonantadj harmoniousadj consonantadj tunedn

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Where does harmonic come from?

The word harmonic breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root harmon-, from Greek harmonia (“joining, concord”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.