Definition

1. Noun:
   • Harmonic (overtone): In acoustics and music theory, a "harmonic" is a component frequency of a sound wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency. These are the pure tones that combine to create the timbre of a musical note.
   • Natural harmonic series: Refers to the complete sequence of these frequencies, which are inherent in any resonating system.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Âm bội tạo nên màu sắc đặc trưng của từng nhạc cụ. (Harmonics create the characteristic timbre of each musical instrument.)
  • Dãy âm bội tự nhiên là cơ sở của hòa âm. (The natural harmonic series is the basis of harmony.)

Advanced Usage

• "âm bội tự nhiên": natural harmonics.
  • Kỹ thuật violin này sử dụng âm bội tự nhiên. (This violin technique uses natural harmonics.)

Variants and Related Words

• Họa âm (n): This is a more general and commonly used synonym for "harmonic" or "overtone" in Vietnamese.
• Âm cơ bản (n): fundamental frequency, the lowest frequency in a harmonic series.

Synonyms

• Overtone: A synonym for harmonic, often used interchangeably.
• Partial: A component of a complex tone, which can be harmonic or inharmonic.

Related Concepts

• Harmonic Series: The sequence of frequencies where each frequency is an integer multiple of the fundamental.
• Timbre: The quality of a musical sound, largely determined by the presence and strength of its harmonics.