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A '''subharmonic''' is a unit fraction of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is an element of the [[subharmonic series]]. | A '''subharmonic''' is a unit fraction of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is an element of the [[subharmonic series]]. | ||
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See [[:Category: Harmonics]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Mixed timbre]] | * [[Mixed timbre]] | ||
Revision as of 09:07, 21 February 2024
A harmonic is a whole-number multiple of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is an element of the harmonic series.
The timbre of harmonic oscillators, such as a bowed violin or the human voice, contains a nearly infinite amount of harmonic partials, starting with 1f, 2f, 3f, 4f... where f is the fundamental frequency. Each of these harmonics has a distinct amplitude, generally decreasing as the 'height' of the harmonic increases. The span between any two of these harmonics is called a just interval.
The ancient Greeks called these harmonics "multiples", and considered them to be a unique interval class separate from superparticular and superpartient intervals.
A subharmonic is a unit fraction of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is an element of the subharmonic series.
Individual pages
See Category: Harmonics.