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What are harmonics and overtones?
“Overtone” is a term generally applied to any higher-frequency standing wave, whereas the term harmonic is reserved for those cases in which the frequencies of the overtones are integral multiples of the frequency of the fundamental. Overtones or harmonics are also called resonances.
What are in harmonics?
A harmonic is a sound wave that has a frequency that is an integer multiple of a fundamental tone. The lowest frequency sound that can be produced on the tube is the fundamental tone frequency. ... From low to high, the harmonics will be C, C, G, C, E, C, A♭.
Do overtones affect timbre?
Timbre, also called timber, quality of auditory sensations produced by the tone of a sound wave. The timbre of a sound depends on its wave form, which varies with the number of overtones, or harmonics, that are present, their frequencies, and their relative intensities.
