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resonance
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1
noun
The
quality
in
a
sound
of
being
deep
,
full
,
and
reverberating
.
The
resonance
of
the
singer's
voice
filled
the
concert
hall
.
The
resonance
of
the
bell
could
be
heard
from
miles
away
.
The
resonance
in
the
room
made
the
music
sound
even
more
powerful
.
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noun
The
reinforcement
or
prolongation
of
sound
by
reflection
or
by
the
synchronous
vibration
of
a
neighboring
object
.
The
resonance
of
the
guitar
strings
was
enhanced
by
the
wooden
body
.
The
resonance
in
the
cave
made
the
echoes
last
longer
.
The
resonance
of
the
tuning
fork
was
amplified
when
it
was
placed
on
the
table
.
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noun
A
quality
or
state
of
having
an
effect
or
impact
beyond
the
immediate
or
obvious
.
The
speech
had
a
strong
resonance
with
the
audience
,
leaving
them
inspired
.
The
book's
themes
had
a
lasting
resonance
with
readers
.
The
painting's
emotional
resonance
moved
everyone
who
saw
it
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
resonantia
Word parts
re (again) + sonare (to sound)
Originally meant
to sound again or echo
Background
The word 'resonance' comes from the Latin 'resonantia', meaning 'to sound again'. It was used in the context of music and acoustics to describe the way sounds can be amplified or prolonged by certain conditions.