Resonance: meaning, definitions and examples

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resonance

 

[ หˆrษ›z.ษ™.nษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

physics

The reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighboring object.

Synonyms

echo, resounding, reverberation

Examples of usage

  • The violin's resonance filled the concert hall with a beautiful, rich sound.
  • The resonance of the church bells could be heard throughout the village.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

The property of a molecule to absorb and emit electromagnetic radiation at a specific frequency.

Synonyms

frequency, oscillation, vibration

Examples of usage

  • The resonance of the molecule was measured using spectroscopy techniques.
  • The concept of resonance structures is important in understanding chemical bonding.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The quality of richness or variety of sounds in music.

Synonyms

harmony, melody, tone

Examples of usage

  • The orchestra's performance had a deep emotional resonance with the audience.
  • The singer's voice had a haunting resonance that captivated listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "resonance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ressonรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคจเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Resonanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ resonansi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะทะพะฝะฐะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rezonans

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฑ้ณด (ใใ‚‡ใ†ใ‚ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsonance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ resonancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rezonans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๋ช… (gongmyeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู†ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezonance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rezonancia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฑ้ธฃ (gรฒngmรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resonanca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณmun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะทะพะฝะฐะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒแƒœแƒแƒœแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rezonans

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ resonancia

Etymology

The word 'resonance' originates from the Latin word 'resonantia', meaning 'echo'. The concept of resonance has been observed and studied across various disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and music. In physics, resonance plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of waves and vibrations. In chemistry, resonance is essential in elucidating the structure and properties of molecules. In music, resonance refers to the emotional impact and depth of sound in compositions.

See also: son, sonant, sonic, sonnet.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,479 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.