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overtone

o·ver·tone [ ṓvər tn ] (plural o·ver·tones)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. supplementary meaning: a subtle additional meaning, nuance, or quality
an overtone of malice in his manner

2. higher musical tone: a musical tone whose frequency is a multiple of a fundamental tone and helps to determine the overall quality of the sound

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