overtones (Meaning)
overtones
an accompanying result, quality, or meaning, harmonic sense 2, the color of the light reflected (as by a paint), a secondary effect, quality, or meaning, any of a series of higher tones related to and produced along with a base tone that make up the whole sound of a musical tone, one of the higher tones produced simultaneously with the fundamental and that with the fundamental comprise a complex musical tone
Synonyms & Antonyms of overtones
Synonyms:
- casts
- pigmentations
- colorings
- tertiary colors
- chromas
- secondary colors
- colorations
- chromaticities
- saturations
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word overtones
an accompanying result, quality, or meaning, harmonic sense 2, the color of the light reflected (as by a paint), a secondary effect, quality, or meaning, any of
tinges, hues, tones,undertones, contrasts, shades, values,tints, colors, tinctures
achromatisms,,
The musician's guitar strumming had a soft and delicate overtone that lingered in the air.
The singer's voice carried overtones of longing and regret that evoked deep emotions.
The antique furniture in the grand hall exuded an air of richness with its warm and mellow overtones.
The incense burned in the temple emanated a subtle yet distinct overtone of sandalwood and amber.
