Grundtones
Grundtones, the plural of Grundton, is a term used in music theory and acoustics to refer to fundamental tones. In German, Grundton denotes the basic pitch on which a note or chord is founded, and Grundtones can be understood as the fundamental pitches that underpin melodies and harmonies.
In tonal harmony, the Grundton of a chord is typically its root note, providing the reference point
In analysis and education, Grundtones assist in describing how chords are constructed and how inversions affect
There is no widely documented musical ensemble or work specifically named “Grundtones” in major reference sources.
See also: fundamental frequency, root note, overtone series, chord inversion, harmony.