Anharmonic
Pronunciation: /ˈænˈhɑɹmɑnɪk/
Anharmonic (adjective)
- Describes a system where the frequencies do not follow simple whole number ratios.
Examples
- The sound produced was anharmonic and difficult to identify.
- An anharmonic sound does not follow harmonic rules.
Common collocations: anharmonic frequencies, anharmonic vibrations