resonance

noun

Meaning

The quality of being deep, full, and reverberating in sound, or the ability of an object to vibrate in sympathy with another frequency.

Examples

  • The singer's voice had a rich resonance that captivated everyone in the room.
  • The bridge collapsed because the wind created a resonance that caused the structure to vibrate uncontrollably.

Synonyms: echo, vibration, reverberation, sonority