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overtones

/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

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noun

Armónicos

A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.

Examples :

"The rich sound of the cello included noticeable overtones, creating a warmer, fuller sound than a simple note. "

El rico sonido del violonchelo incluía armónicos notables, creando un sonido más cálido y completo que una nota simple.

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noun

Connotaciones, trasfondo

(often in plural) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.

Examples :

"The politician's speech about unity had strong overtones of blame, making many people feel targeted despite his claims of inclusivity. "

El discurso del político sobre la unidad tenía fuertes connotaciones de culpa, lo que hizo que muchas personas se sintieran atacadas a pesar de sus afirmaciones de inclusión.

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verb

Dar un sobretono a

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The politician carefully chose his words to overtones his speech with a sense of hope and unity. "

El político eligió cuidadosamente sus palabras para dar a su discurso un sobretono de esperanza y unidad.

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