Overtone vs. Undertone
Difference Between Overtone and Undertone
Overtonenoun
A tone whose frequency is an integer multiple of another; a member of the harmonic series
Undertonenoun
An auditory tone of low pitch or volume.
Overtonenoun
An implicit message (in a film, book, verbal discussion or similar) perceived as overwhelming the explicit message. See undertone.
Undertonenoun
An implicit message perceived subtly alongside, but not detracting noticeably from, the explicit message conveyed in or by a book, film, verbal dialogue or similar (contrast with overtone); an undercurrent.
Overtonenoun
(usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality;
overtones of despairUndertonenoun
A pale colour, or one seen underneath another colour.
Overtonenoun
a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
Undertonenoun
A low state of the physical faculties.
Undertoneverb
To accompany as an undertone.
Undertoneverb
To say or speak in an undertone.
Undertoneverb
To present as less important, noticeable or prominent.
Undertonenoun
a quiet or hushed tone of voice;
spoke in undertonesUndertonenoun
subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
Undertonenoun
a pale or subdued color
