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overtone

/ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

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noun

Обертон

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

Examples :

"The cello's low note had several overtones, creating a rich, complex sound. "

Низкая нота виолончели имела несколько обертонов, создавая насыщенный, сложный звук.

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noun

Подтекст, намёк

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

Examples :

"The teacher's seemingly simple request for feedback had overtones of criticism, making the students hesitant to speak openly. "

В кажущейся простой просьбе учителя о обратной связи чувствовался подтекст критики, из-за чего ученики не решались говорить открыто.

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verb

Добавлять обертон

To give an overtone to.

Examples :

"The teacher's voice overtone a sense of excitement about the upcoming field trip. "

Голос учителя добавлял обертон возбуждения по поводу предстоящей экскурсии.