harmonically bound
The term "harmonically bound" has specific meanings in linguistics, music, physics, and mathematics, often relating to connections or relationships that create cohesion or periodic behavior.
Definition
C2Linguistics
(technical, Optimality Theory)Describes an input-output pair that has fewer constraint violations than another pair.
Example
- In this analysis, the candidate is harmonically bound as it incurs fewer constraint violations.
C1Music
(technical)Refers to notes or chords that are connected through harmonic relationships, creating a sense of cohesion and consonance.
Example
- The piece is harmonically bound by its use of consistent chord progressions.
C2Physics
(technical)Describes a system where particles are connected by forces that follow Hooke's law, leading to oscillatory motion around an equilibrium position.
Example
- The atoms in the crystal lattice are harmonically bound, resulting in predictable vibrational modes.
C2Mathematics
(technical)Describes solutions that exhibit periodic behavior due to harmonic functions or oscillatory terms.
Example
- The function is harmonically bound, showing periodic oscillations over time.
Similar
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