ETYM A translation of German oberton. Related to Over,Tone.
1. A harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency.r />
2. (Usually plural) An ulterior implicit meaning or quality.
Note that has a frequency or pitch that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency, the sounding body's natural frequency. Each sound source produces a unique set of overtones, which gives the source its quality or timbre.
1. Couleur.
2. Teinte. Les nuances du gris.
3. (Au figuré) Différence. Saisir les nuances.
1. Conseil.
2. (Psychologie) Influence.