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What are overtones?

What are overtones (Two points)?

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  1. The tones whose frequencies are greater than the fundamental frequency are called overtones.
  2. The first permitted frequency over the fundamental is referred to as the first overtone, which can either be the second or third harmonic.
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Chapter 6: Superposition of Waves - Very Short Answer

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