overtone

Significat (Anglès)

Noun

1. A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series.
2. (figuratively, in-plural, often) An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message.
3. An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion, or similar) perceived subtly alongside, but not overwhelming, the explicit message.

Verb

To give an overtone to.

Conceptes

sobretò

Sinònims

harmonic

partial

partial tone

hint

concordance

connotation

harmoniousness

harmonization

harmony

inference

innuendo

intimation

keeping

symphony

tune

unison

harmonic wave

harmonic component

amity

conguity

compatibility

concert

concord

Traduccions

bijtoon

boventoon

harmonique

sous-entendu

partiel

Oberton

armónico

αρμονική

αρμονία

Note

partial

απόηχος

bijbetekenis

connotation

κάποιος τόνος

Pronunciat com a (IPA)

/ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

Etimologia (Anglès)

From over- + tone, calque of German Oberton.