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overtones [plural] signs of an emotion or attitude that is not expressed directly
-see also undertone undertone overtones of
::There were overtones of anger in his voice.
racial/sexual etc overtones
::football songs with violent overtones
political/religious overtones
(=having a connection to politics or religion that is not directly expressed)
::The decision may have political overtones.
[C] technical a higher musical note that sounds together with the main note