English Words Starting With H

• harmonic conjugates

  plural-nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒnɪk ˈkɒndʒʊɡɪts/A specific mathematical relationship between pairs of points relative to a line segment, where the distances from the points to the endpoints of the segment have a constant cross-ratio of -1.
• harmonic distortion

  nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk dɪˈstɔː.ʃən/A form of signal distortion where new, unwanted frequencies (harmonics) are added to the original signal as it passes through a non-linear system, such as an amplifier.
• harmonic interval

  nounC1
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk ˈɪn.tə.vəl/In music theory, the distance in pitch between two notes that are sounded simultaneously.
• harmonic mean

  nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk ˈmiːn/A specific type of average, calculated as the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals of a set of numbers.
• harmonic minor scale

  nounC2 (Specialized/Technical)
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk ˈmaɪ.nə skeɪl/A musical scale derived from the natural minor scale, characterized by its raised seventh degree, which creates an augmented second between the sixth and seventh degrees and gives it a distinctive, often Middle Eastern or classical, sound.
• harmonic motion

  nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk ˈməʊ.ʃən/A type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement from equilibrium, resulting in a sine or cosine wave pattern.
• harmonic progression

  nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk prəˈɡreʃ.ən/A sequence of numbers where the reciprocals form an arithmetic progression.
• harmonic series

  nounC2
  /hɑːˌmɒnɪk ˈsɪəriːz/A sequence of musical tones whose frequencies are integer multiples of a fundamental frequency, producing a harmonious sound.
• harmonic tone

  nounC1
  /hɑːˌmɒn.ɪk ˈtəʊn/a tone produced by the vibration of a string, column of air, etc., that is a whole-number multiple of the fundamental frequency; a component frequency of a complex sound wave.
• harmonica

  nounB1
  /hɑːˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/A small rectangular wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air through metal reeds.
• harmonicon

  nounVery Low / Archaic / Historical
  /hɑːˈmɒnɪk(ə)n/A musical instrument, specifically a kind of mouth organ or a glass harmonica.
• harmonics

  nounC2/Low
  /hɑːˈmɒn.ɪks/The branch of physics and music concerned with the study of sound, specifically the frequencies and overtones that accompany a fundamental tone.
• harmonist

  nounLow
  /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪst/A person skilled in harmony, especially in musical composition or singing, or a scholar who studies or reconciles parallel texts, especially biblical ones.
• harmonium

  nounC1
  /hɑːˈməʊ.ni.əm/A musical instrument similar to a small organ, where sound is produced by air blown through metal reeds when the player presses keys.
• harmonization

  nounC1
  /ˌhɑː.mə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/The process of making things harmonious or consistent.
• harmonize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈhɑː.mə.naɪz/To bring things into agreement or make them compatible; to sing or play music in harmony.
• harmonizer

  nounC2
  /ˈhɑː.mə.naɪ.zə/A person or thing that brings different elements into agreement or creates harmony.
• harmony

  nounB2
  /ˈhɑː.mə.ni/A pleasing combination of elements in a whole; agreement in feeling, action, or sound.
• harmost

  nounVery low (historical term)
  /ˈhɑːmɒst/A governor or military commander placed in charge of a subjugated city, particularly by the ancient Spartans after the Peloponnesian War.
• harmotome

  nounExtremely rare, technical/scientific
  /ˈhɑː.mə.təʊm/A rare, complex hydrous barium aluminosilicate mineral characterized by its distinctive cross-shaped twin crystals.

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