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

She lets out a high note that plunges and sustains in “Gong Song,” later joined by Crevoshay’s ethereal melodies and An’s overtone singing.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023

A Times review mercilessly ridiculed the French composer’s explanations of his “spectral” technique, a fanciful use of the harmonic overtone series to create a sense of aural wonderment in the listener.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2022

“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