harmonic meaning and definition

HARMONIC noun

Definition of harmonic (noun)

1. a tone that is a component of a complex sound
2. any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental

HARMONIC adjective

Definition of harmonic (adjective)

1. of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm
   • "subtleties of harmonic change and tonality"- Ralph Hill
   • antonym: nonharmonic
2. of or relating to harmonics
3. of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds
   • "the sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response"
4. relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
   • "sympathetic vibration"
   • synonyms: sympathetic
5. involving or characterized by harmony
   • synonyms: consonant, harmonical, harmonised, harmonized