subharmonic Definition
- 1a sound wave whose frequency is a submultiple of the fundamental frequency of a vibrating object
- 2a frequency that is an integral submultiple of the fundamental frequency
Using subharmonic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subharmonic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The subharmonic produced by the bell was inaudible to human ears.
Example
The subharmonic frequency of the string was half of its fundamental frequency.
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Summary: subharmonic in Brief
A 'subharmonic' [sʌbˈhɑːmɒnɪk] is a sound wave whose frequency is a submultiple of the fundamental frequency of a vibrating object. It can also refer to a frequency that is an integral submultiple of the fundamental frequency. For example, the subharmonic produced by a bell may be inaudible to human ears, and the subharmonic frequency of a string may be half of its fundamental frequency.
