What is the term for the lowest frequency of a sound wave in a harmonic series?

Practice Questions

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What is the term for the lowest frequency of a sound wave in a harmonic series?
  1. Fundamental frequency
  2. Overtone
  3. Harmonic
  4. Resonance

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the term for the lowest frequency of a sound wave in a harmonic series?
  • Step 1: Understand what a harmonic series is. It is a sequence of sounds where each sound is a whole number multiple of a base frequency.
  • Step 2: Identify the lowest frequency in this series. This is the first sound you hear when you play a note.
  • Step 3: Recognize that this lowest frequency is important because it sets the tone for all the other sounds in the series.
  • Step 4: Learn that this lowest frequency is called the fundamental frequency.
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