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- Dictionaryo·ver·tone/ˈōvərˌtōn/
noun
- 1. a musical tone which is a part of the harmonic series above a fundamental note, and may be heard with it.
- 2. a subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation: "the decision may have political overtones"
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Jul 13, 2012 · Learn the meaning of overtone as a musical term, a color term, and a figurative term. See examples of overtone in sentences and related words and articles.
Overtone can mean a suggestion or implication that is not stated directly, or a frequency of a sound that is higher than the fundamental. Learn more about the word's usage, synonyms, and collocations with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Overtone can mean a suggestion or implication that is not directly stated, or a higher frequency of a sound. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples and collocations from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Overtone definition: an acoustical frequency that is higher in frequency than the fundamental.. See examples of OVERTONE used in a sentence.
Definitions of overtone. noun. (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality. “ overtones of despair”. see more. noun. a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency. synonyms: partial, partial tone.
Overtone can mean an additional meaning or nuance, or a musical tone higher than the fundamental. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of overtone with examples and translations.
Overtone can mean an additional meaning or quality, or a musical tone higher than the fundamental. Learn how to use overtone in sentences and find synonyms, translations and related words.
