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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for resonance

Noun

1. resonance, physical phenomenon
usage: an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation
2. resonance, oscillation, vibration
usage: 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
3. plangency, resonance, reverberance, ringing, sonorousness, sonority, vibrancy, timbre, timber, quality, tone
usage: having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of being resonant
4. rapport, resonance, affinity, kinship
usage: relation of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people
5. resonance, timbre, timber, quality, tone
usage: the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities
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