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In Arts / High School | 2014-05-20

What is the relationship between a fundamental note and its overtones?

Asked by cheli2930

Answer (2)

Each overtone is a whole-number multiple of the fundamental's frequency

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-25

The fundamental note is the lowest frequency heard in a sound, while overtones are higher frequencies that are whole-number multiples of this fundamental. Overtones contribute to the overall richness and timbre of a note, creating a unique sound for different instruments. The study of this relationship is fundamental in music theory and acoustics.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2024-08-31