harmonic motion
noun
: a periodic motion (as of a sounding violin string or swinging pendulum) that has a single frequency or amplitude or is composed of two or more such simple periodic motions
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These consist of a mini-keyboard with a one- or two-octave range and metal reeds inside that are set in motion by electromagnets, generating harmonic motion and producing audible sound.
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“Harmonic motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonic%20motion. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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