Question

difference between harmonic and overtone​

Answer 1

Answer:

The term harmonic has a precise meaning - that of an integer (whole number) multiple of the fundamental frequency of a vibrating object. The term overtone is used to refer to any resonant frequency above the fundamental frequency - an overtone may or may not be a harmonic.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) harmonics refer to resonant frequencies which are integer multiples of the fundamental frequency.

(ii) harmonics include the fundamental frequency. for instance, the "first harmonic" is always the fundamental frequency itself; the "second harmonic"

is double the fundamental frequency,... and so on.

(i) overtones refer to any resonant frequency of a system that has a frequency higher than its fundamental frequency.

(ii) overtones always have frequencies higher than the frequency of the fundamental frequency. they do not include the fundamental frequency. for instance, the "first overtone" always has a frequency higher than the fundamental frequency.