natural harmonic
The term "natural harmonic" refers to specific tones produced on stringed and wind instruments by using a special technique that results in clear, bell-like sounds.
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Definition
C1Stringed Instruments
(technical)A clear tone produced by lightly touching a string at specific points, causing it to vibrate in segments and emit higher pitches.
Example
- Guitarists often use natural harmonics at the 5th, 7th, and 12th frets to create unique sounds.
C1Wind Instruments
(technical)The series of pitches produced without using mutes, valves, or keys.
Example
- The trumpet player demonstrated the natural harmonics by playing a series of clear, unmodulated tones.
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