fundamental frequency

/ˌˈfʌndəˌˈmɛntl ˌfrikwənsi/
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Other forms: fundamental frequencies

Definitions of fundamental frequency
  1. noun
    the lowest tone of a harmonic series
    synonyms: first harmonic, fundamental
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    type of:
    harmonic
    a tone that is a component of a complex sound
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