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Oberton
German → American English
American English
overtone
Höherer Teiltton, der zusammen mit einem Grundton erklingt; in der Akustik und Musik ein Ton oberhalb des Grundtons.
Die Obertöne geben dem Instrument seinen charakteristischen Klang.In music and acoustics, Oberton is often used in the plural (Obertöne). Use it for the higher frequencies above a fundamental tone, not for general “tone” or “sound.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Oberton” mean in English?
“Oberton” means “overtone” in English.
What is the plural of “Oberton”?
The plural is “Obertöne.”
How do you use “Oberton” in a music context?
It refers to the higher tones that sound together with a fundamental tone and shape the timbre of the sound.