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* A [[harmonic]] is a whole-number multiple of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is not always a partial of a sound: for example, it can also be another pitch played alongside the first one. However, partials (or overtones) can be qualified as ''harmonic'' or ''inharmonic'' depending on their relationship to the fundamental. | * A [[harmonic]] is a whole-number multiple of the fundamental frequency of a sound. It is not always a partial of a sound: for example, it can also be another pitch played alongside the first one. However, partials (or overtones) can be qualified as ''harmonic'' or ''inharmonic'' depending on their relationship to the fundamental. | ||
That said, the context is usually sufficient to clear up any potential confusion. | That said, some sources may disagree with these definitions, and in any case, the context is usually sufficient to clear up any potential confusion. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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[[Category:Theory]] | [[Category:Theory]] | ||
[[Category:Timbre]] | [[Category:Timbre]] | ||
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