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o·ver·tone
 overtone
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- pronunciation:
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v
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- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
in music, any of several higher frequencies associated with a given tone; harmonic.
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) any secondary characteristic that qualifies an overall effect.
blue with overtones of lavender |
| related words: |
tone |
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