Resonance (Noun)
Meaning 1
An excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Meaning 2
A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people.
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Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
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Meaning 3
Having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The cathedral's stone columns amplified the preacher's voice, imbuing it with resonance that echoed off the rafters.
- The conductor worked tirelessly to achieve resonance in the orchestra's low frequency notes, which added depth to the symphony.
- The singer's voice was renowned for its resonance, filling the opera hall with rich, full-bodied sound that seemed to vibrate through every cell.
- The resonance of the old pipe organ was breathtaking, its tones reverberating through the empty church like a spiritual presence.
- As the concert hall was designed to maximize resonance, even the faintest whispers were transformed into a palpable sonic experience.
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Meaning 4
A vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system.
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Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 5
The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.