Euphony: meaning, definitions and examples
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euphony
[ หjuหfษni ]
sound quality
Euphony refers to a harmonious and pleasant sound often created by the combination of words or musical notes that are easy to pronounce and are often soothing to the ears. It is frequently used in poetry or music to create an aesthetically pleasing acoustic experience.
Synonyms
harmony, lyricism, melody, sweetness
Examples of usage
- The poem's euphony captivated the audience.
- She arranged the music with a focus on euphony.
- His speech was filled with euphony, making it enjoyable to listen to.
Translations
Translations of the word "euphony" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eufonia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฐเคฒเคฏเคฟเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Euphonie
๐ฎ๐ฉ eufoni
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒัะพะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ eufonia
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใผใใฉใใผ
๐ซ๐ท euphonie
๐ช๐ธ eufonรญa
๐น๐ท eufoni
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅููููููุง
๐จ๐ฟ eufonie
๐ธ๐ฐ eufรณnia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฆ่ณ
๐ธ๐ฎ eufonija
๐ฎ๐ธ eufรณnรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะพะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแคแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ eufoniya
๐ฒ๐ฝ eufonรญa
Etymology
The word 'euphony' originates from the Greek word 'euphonรญa', which means 'good sound'. It is derived from the elements 'eu-', meaning 'good', and 'phone', meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. The term has been employed in the English language since the early 17th century, often within the context of literature, music, and speech to describe sounds that are particularly pleasing to the ear. Over time, its application has expanded to various forms of art, including poetry, where authors strive for euphonic qualities to enhance the emotional and aesthetic effect of their works. The concept of euphony is crucial in phonetics and linguistics, as it underscores the importance of sound in communication, evoking feelings and responses that transcend mere words.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,972 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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