Overtone

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+An **overtone** is any [Frequency](/wiki/frequency) higher than the fundamental frequency of a sound. These subtle components, often called [Harmonics](/wiki/harmonic) when they are integer multiples, shape the unique character or "timbre" of an instrument's voice. They exist within virtually every musical note, enriching its sonic texture.
+## See also
+- [Fundamental](/wiki/fundamental)
+- [Timbre](/wiki/timbre)
+- [Sound](/wiki/sound)
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