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[hɑːˈmɒnɪk], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- relating to or characterized by harmony
(e.g: a basic four-chord harmonic sequence)
- relating to a harmonic progression
(e.g: the resonant frequencies of the vibrations bear simple harmonic relationships to each other)
- using or produced by the application of a harmonic
(e.g: harmonic charts)
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Origin
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late 16th century (in the sense ‘relating to music, musical’): via Latin from Greek harmonikos, from harmonia (see harmony)
[hɑːˈmɒnɪk], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an overtone accompanying a fundamental tone at a fixed interval, produced by vibration of a string, column of air, etc. in an exact fraction of its length
- a component frequency of an oscillation or wave
- a division of the zodiacal circle by a specified number, used in the interpretation of a birth chart
(e.g: the fifth harmonic)
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Origin
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late 16th century (in the sense ‘relating to music, musical’): via Latin from Greek harmonikos, from harmonia (see harmony)
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