overtones

noun
UK /ˈəʊvətəʊnz/
US /ˈoʊvərtoʊnz/

Extra sounds that mix with a main sound and give it its special color.

The guitar's warm overtones made the song sound rich and full.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Hidden feelings or ideas that are suggested but not said directly.

Her cheerful words had sad overtones that everyone noticed.

3. Additional meanings or qualities that come along with something.

The celebration had political overtones.

4. Higher musical notes that sound softly above a main note.

The singer's voice rang with bright overtones.