noun🔗ShareA component frequency of the signal of a wave that is an integer multiple of the fundamental frequency."The rich, full sound of the guitar came from the fundamental note and its strong harmonics, creating a pleasing blend of frequencies. "physicssoundfrequencysignalmathmusicnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe place where, on a bowed string instrument, a note in the harmonic series of a particular string can be played without the fundamental present."The violinist practiced playing the high, pure tones of harmonics on her cello by lightly touching the strings at specific points. "musicsoundphysicsfrequencytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of a class of functions that enter into the development of the potential of a nearly spherical mass due to its attraction."The small bulges on the asteroid's surface created noticeable harmonics in the gravitational field surrounding it. "physicsmathastronomytechnicalsoundfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne's child."My neighbor proudly showed me the photos of all her harmonics, beaming with joy. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe science of musical sounds"My music class is studying harmonics to understand how instruments produce different sounds. "musicsoundphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading