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    Sonoridad (en. Sonority)

    /sonaɾiˈðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Quality of a sound that is perceived as full and strong.
    The sonority of her voice filled the whole room.
    La sonoridad de su voz llenaba toda la sala.
    Property of bodies to emit sound clearly.
    The sonority of the instrument was impressive.
    La sonoridad del instrumento era impresionante.
    Intensity and quality of a sound that is considered pleasant.
    The sonority of the bird's singing was melodious.
    La sonoridad del canto del pájaro era melodiosa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sonoritas', which comes from 'sonorus', meaning sonorous.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have sonority
    To possess a notable sonic quality.
    tener sonoridad
    of great sonority
    That is perceived as very resonant or full.
    de gran sonoridad
    to increase the sonority
    To make a sound ring out louder or clearer.
    aumentar la sonoridad

    Related Words

    sonorous
    That produces or is capable of producing sound.
    sonoro
    resonant
    That resonates, that has great sonority.
    resonante
    acoustics
    Science that studies sounds and their properties.
    acústica

    Slang Meanings

    In the musical context, it refers to the sonic quality of a recording.
    That song has a lot of sonority in the album.
    Esa canción tiene mucha sonoridad en el disco.
    Used in colloquial speech to refer to a person whose voice is very strong or clear.
    That singer-songwriter has a sonority that grabs attention.
    Ese cantautor tiene una sonoridad que llama la atención.