harmonic
adjective
[ hɑːˈmɒnɪk ]
• relating to or characterized by harmony.
• "a basic four-chord harmonic sequence"
• relating to a harmonic progression.
• "the resonant frequencies of the vibrations bear simple harmonic relationships to each other"
• using or produced by the application of a harmonic.
• "harmonic charts"
harmonic
noun
• an overtone accompanying a fundamental tone at a fixed interval, produced by vibration of a string, column of air, etc. in an exact fraction of its length.
• a component frequency of an oscillation or wave.
• a division of the zodiacal circle by a specified number, used in the interpretation of a birth chart.
• "the fifth harmonic"
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘relating to music, musical’): via Latin from Greek harmonikos, from harmonia (see harmony).
