overtone

Significado (Inglés)

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.

Sinónimos

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

Traducións

bijtoon

boventoon

harmonique

partiel

sous-entendu

Oberton

armónico

αρμονία

απόηχος

harmonische Oberschwingung

partial

connotation

κάποιος τόνος

bijbetekenis

αρμονική

Pronúnciase como (IPA)

/ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/

Etimoloxía (Inglés)

From over- + tone, calque of German Oberton.