Harmonic Series

An ordered set of frequencies which are integer multiples of a fundamental.

The first 32 partials of a harmonic series shown as a line spectrum. The amplitude of each partial is inversely proportional to the partial number.

See: diagrams and sound examples under Harmonic, Linear. See also: Complex Tone, Fourier Analysis, Fourier Theorem, Just Tuning, Standing Waves. Compare: Subharmonic.