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overtones

/ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

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noun

倍音

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. "

チェロの豊かな音には顕著な倍音が含まれており、単純な音よりも暖かく、より豊かなサウンドを作り出していました。

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noun

含み, ニュアンス

(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. "

政治家の団結に関するスピーチには非難の強いニュアンスがあり、包括性を主張しているにもかかわらず、多くの人々が標的にされたように感じました。

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verb

倍音を与える

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

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

政治家は、希望と団結の感覚で彼のスピーチに倍音を与えるために、慎重に言葉を選んだ。

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