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Most of these terms are widely-used but I might be using them slightly differently than most people.
Most of these terms are widely-used but I might be using them slightly differently than most people.


- Interval


The frequency ratio between two notes. Can be a measurement of specific notes or just a ratio.
Interval: The frequency ratio between two notes. Can be a measurement of specific notes or just a ratio.


- Harmonic
Harmonic: An interval which is an integer ratio (including 1/1). Also, a note which is a harmonic interval above another note.


An interval which is an integer ratio (including 1/1). Also, a note which is a harmonic interval above another note.
Harmonic Series: The set of notes which are harmonics of the fundamental, including the fundamental itself.


- Harmonic Series
Overtone: A tone produced with the fundamental, contributing to the timbre of a single note.
 
The set of notes which are harmonics of the fundamental, including the fundamental itself.
 
- Overtone
 
A tone produced with the fundamental, contributing to the timbre of a single note.


===Explanation===
===Explanation===