Anharmonic

Pronunciation: /ˈænˈhɑɹmɑnɪk/

Anharmonic (adjective)

  1. 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

Synonyms of Anharmonic

Formal

Antonyms of Anharmonic

  • Describes systems that follow harmonic principles.