In music, the term "harmonic series" refers to a natural phenomenon related to sound and pitch that explains how overtones and harmonics function. It is based on the physical properties of sound waves and their integer relationships. ### Understanding the Harmonic Series 1. **Fundamental Frequency**: When an object, such as a string or air column, vibrates, it produces a fundamental frequency, which is the lowest frequency of vibration and corresponds to the perceived pitch of the note.
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