overtone

Example Sentences

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The significant difference in the masses of the colliding black holes also produced a "higher harmonic," a kind of overtone similar to those heard in musical instruments.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

Swarming “microclusters” created by this tuning morph in and out of radiant, complex overtone harmonies.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024

JJ: The two singles you’ve released so far that are connected with the album are “Herrera” which is your version of a bachata that has this electronic overtone to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2023

“The positive overtone will be extremely important because we can expect Beijing to turn to Taiwan, to appeal for some kind of dialogue.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2022

‘Ah, what elegance! What aristocratic distinction! Can that really be decayed cat that I smell? With a delicate overtone of rotten camel! Ah, the gorgeous East!”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams