Synonyms of harmonic

Noun


1. harmonic, tone, pure tone

usage: a tone that is a component of a complex sound

2. harmonic, timbre, timber, quality, tone

usage: any of a series of musical tones whose frequencies are integral multiples of the frequency of a fundamental

Adjective


1. harmonic (vs. nonharmonic)

usage: of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm; "subtleties of harmonic change and tonality"- Ralph Hill

2. harmonic

usage: of or relating to harmonics

3. harmonic

usage: of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds; "the sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response"

4. harmonic, sympathetic, harmonious (vs. inharmonious)

usage: relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body; "sympathetic vibration"

5. consonant, harmonic, harmonical, harmonized, harmonised, harmonious (vs. inharmonious)

usage: involving or characterized by harmony

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Definition and meaning of harmonic (Dictionary)