Harmonic series

• Harmonic frequencies

are integer multiples of

the fundamental frequency,

i.e. w, 2w, 3w, 4w Ö

• Dirichletís rule states that the energy in higher harmonics falls off exponentially with the frequency of the harmonic

• Note, however, that some animals alter the amplitude of harmonics by selective filtering during sound production

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