harmonic

adjective
UK: /hɑːˈmɒnɪk/
US: /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/

  1. Relating to harmony; pleasing or consistent in combination.

    1. The colors in the room were harmonic and created a calm space.
    2. The painter aimed for a harmonic blend of light and shadow in his new art.

  2. Involving musical sounds that combine well.

    1. The choir produced a beautiful harmonic sound.
    2. The song featured a complex harmonic structure with surprising chord changes.

  3. Of or relating to harmonics, which are components of a sound at frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental frequency.

    1. The harmonic series is the foundation of musical acoustics.
    2. Analyzing the harmonic content revealed the instrument's unique sonic characteristics.

Synonyms

melodious harmonious consonant musical
harmonic noun

  1. A musical tone which is one of a series of overtones.

    1. The musician played a clear harmonic on the guitar.
    2. He identified several harmonics present in the complex chord.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "harmonic" in English means: Relating to harmony; pleasing or consistent in combination., Involving musical sounds that combine well., Of or relating to harmonics, which are components of a sound at frequencies that are multiples of the fundamental frequency..

The phonetic transcription of "harmonic" is /hɑːˈmɒnɪk/ in British English and /hɑːrˈmɑːnɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "harmonic": melodious, harmonious, consonant, musical.

Example usage of "harmonic": "The colors in the room were harmonic and created a calm space.". More examples on the page.