Synonyms for resonance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : rez-uh-nuh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛz ə nəns

Définition of resonance

Origin : mid-15c., in acoustics, "prolongation of sound by reverberation;" 1660s, "act of resonating;" from Middle French resonance (15c.), from Latin resonantia "echo," from resonare "to sound again" (see resound). Earlier in same sense was resonation (early 15c.).

noun reverberation

Example sentences :

Every resonance of his house was familiar to Mr Verloc, who was thoroughly domesticated.
Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad

When the distance is too short for the reflecting sound to be heard, we have resonance.
Extract from : « Practical Mechanics for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe

In this connection the topics of registers and resonance are often combined.
Extract from : « The Psychology of Singing » by David C. Taylor

The resonance of the mouth cavity is also of great importance.
Extract from : « How it Works » by Archibald Williams

Might, commented Frank, and then, What about that resonance coil?
Extract from : « The Radio Detectives Under the Sea » by A. Hyatt Verrill

It was in that same article that told about the resonance coils.
Extract from : « The Radio Detectives Under the Sea » by A. Hyatt Verrill

It was a woman's voice, with a resonance of wonderful power and beauty.
Extract from : « The Knight of Malta » by Eugene Sue

The sound heard in seashells and in other hollow bodies is due to resonance.
Extract from : « Physics » by Willis Eugene Tower

There was a resonance in the voice as though it emerged from hollows underground.
Extract from : « Incredible Adventures » by Algernon Blackwood

We need em all, he repeated, with the resonance of hard decision.
Extract from : « Cursed » by George Allan England

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