Resonance

/ˈrɛzənəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.

The cello's resonance filled the concert hall, captivating the audience.

The prolongation of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a surface.

The resonance of her voice echoed beautifully in the empty chapel.

A phenomenon in which a system responds at greater amplitude to specific frequencies of stimulation.

The engineers studied the resonance of the bridge to ensure its stability.

A quality of evoking response or strong feelings; the deeper significance or emotional impact of something.

His speech had a resonance that touched everyone in the room.

From the Latin 'resonantia', meaning 'echo, sound, reverberation'.

resonance frequency

The frequency at which an object naturally oscillates.

cultural resonance

The degree to which a cultural expression or concept has significance within a culture.

emotional resonance

The ability of a statement or artwork to evoke an emotional response.

resonate

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.

resonant

Having the power to evoke or suggest images, memories, and feelings.