Example: The harmonic series forms the foundation of Western music theory.
Definition
"The harmonic series" is a sequence of sounds in music consisting of frequencies that are integer multiples of a fundamental frequency. It forms the basis for understanding musical tones, timbre, and the structure of chords and scales in Western music theory.
The term "the harmonic series" originates from the concept of harmonics in music and physics, where 'harmonic' derives from the Greek word 'harmonikos,' meaning 'musical' or 'harmonious.' The series reflects natural overtone patterns discovered through acoustic experiments in the 17th century.
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"The harmonic series" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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