Synonyms: resonance
Definition: the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities
Similar words: quality, timber, timbre, tone
Definition: (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
Usage: the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely; the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet
Synonyms: sonority, sonorousness, resonance, reverberance, ringing, plangency, vibrancy
Definition: having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
Similar words: quality, timber, timbre, tone
Definition: (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
Usage: the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely; the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet
Synonyms: resonance
Definition: 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
Similar words: vibration, oscillation
Definition: (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
Synonyms: resonance
Definition: an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
Similar words: physical phenomenon
Definition: a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
Definition: a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
Similar words: kinship, affinity
Definition: a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
Usage: found a natural affinity with the immigrants; felt a deep kinship with the other students; anthropology's kinship with the humanities