Definitions of harmonic:

  • noun:   a tone that is a component of a complex sound
  • adjective:   of or relating to harmony as distinct from melody and rhythm
    Example: "Subtleties of harmonic change and tonality- Ralph Hill"
  • adjective:   of or relating to the branch of acoustics that studies the composition of musical sounds
    Example: "The sound of the resonating cavity cannot be the only determinant of the harmonic response"
  • adjective:   relating to vibrations that occur as a result of vibrations in a nearby body
  • adjective:   involving or characterized by harmony