resonance

noun

1. an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation

Definition categories: phenomenon

2. a vibration of large amplitude produced by a relatively small vibration near the same frequency of vibration as the natural frequency of the resonating system

Definition categories: phenomenon, oscillation, vibration

3. having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant

Similar word(s): plangency, reverberance, ringing, sonority, sonorousness, vibrancy

Definition categories: attribute, quality, timber, timbre, tone

4. a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people

Similar word(s): rapport

Definition categories: link, affinity, kinship

5. the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities

Definition categories: attribute, quality, timber, timbre, tone