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单词 overtones
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overtone

noun

over·​tone ˈō-vər-ˌtōn How to pronounce overtone (audio)
1
a
: one of the higher tones produced simultaneously with the fundamental and that with the fundamental comprise a complex musical tone : harmonic sense 1a
b
: harmonic sense 2
2
: the color of the light reflected (as by a paint)
3
: a secondary effect, quality, or meaning : suggestion, connotation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This would be the second year in a row that a song with an LGBTQ+ overtone was nominated in this category. Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2022 Stylistically, Cotler drew on everything from Jewish niggun (wordless song) to South Indian vocal percussion, Celtic lament to Tuvan overtone singing. New York Times, 22 Oct. 2021 The choreography is often slow and ritualistic, and some scenes include tribal drums, adding an overtone of spiritualism. Jeremy Hallock, Dallas News, 31 Aug. 2021 On the pandemic, polarized views Addressing the pandemic is colored by a political overtone that other rules and regulations to protect the common good are not. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2021 Vibrant, mineral-accented, strawberry, red currant and tangerine scents carry a suave oral overtone in this special rosé. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 26 June 2021 Meanwhile, the Moon enters beautiful Taurus, adding an earthy and sensual overtone to our demeanor. Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 6 Sep. 2020 The sharp mustard overtone is the perfect foil for the creamy and sweet-sour combination that comes from a mixture of mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. cleveland, 15 June 2020 Cleverly written with poetic overtones, the narrative provides engaging twists and turns. Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

overtone

noun

over·​tone ˈō-vər-ˌtōn How to pronounce overtone (audio)
: one of the higher tones produced simultaneously with the fundamental and that with the fundamental comprise a complex musical tone

overtones

noun

plural of overtone
1
as in undertones

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • undertones
  • hues
  • tones
  • tinges
  • tints
  • colors
  • shades
  • contrasts
  • tinctures
  • primary colors
  • values
  • saturations
  • secondary colors
  • colorations
  • casts
  • tertiary colors
  • chromas
  • pigmentations
  • chromaticities
  • colorings
  • colorways

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • achromatisms
2
as in characteristics

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • characteristics
  • signals
  • qualities
  • features
  • traits
  • evidences
  • properties
  • denotations
  • keys
  • tokens
  • pointers
  • winds
  • diagnostics
  • hallmarks
  • indications
  • scents
  • manifestations
  • intimations
  • telltales
  • cues
  • marks
  • mentions
  • glimpses
  • whiffs
  • symptoms
  • guideposts
  • inklings
  • hints
  • breaths
  • signs
  • clues
  • glimmers
  • leads
  • suggestions
  • flickers
  • marks
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