English adjective: harmonic |
1. | harmonic of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm |
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| Samples | Subtleties of harmonic change and tonality.
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| Antonyms | nonharmonic |
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2. | harmonic of or relating to harmonics |
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3. | harmonic of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds |
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| Samples | The sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response.
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4. | harmonic relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body |
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| Samples | Sympathetic vibration.
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| Synonyms | sympathetic |
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| Similar | harmonious |
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| Antonyms | inharmonious, unharmonious |
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5. | harmonic involving or characterized by harmony |
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| Synonyms | consonant, harmonical, harmonised, harmonized |
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| Similar | harmonious |
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| Antonyms | inharmonious, unharmonious |
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