Overtone

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to find a quiet moment in a bustling coffee shop to focus on reading a book. Just like how the chatter and clinking of cups can distract you from the main task of reading, overtones are additional frequencies that accompany the fundamental frequency of a sound. In this analogy, the fundamental frequency is your main focus—the book—while the overtones are the background noises that add complexity and richness to the sound environment, just as the surrounding sounds add texture to your coffee shop experience.