resonance

Noun
  1. An excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic radiation (synset 111498699)
    is a type of: physical phenomenon - a natural phenomenon involving the physical properties of matter and energy
    subtypes:
    • nuclear resonance - the resonance absorption of a gamma ray by a nucleus identical to the nucleus that emitted the gamma ray
    • magnetic resonance - resonance of electrons or atoms or molecules or nuclei to radiation frequencies as a result of space quantization in a magnetic field
  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 (synset 111498321)
    is a type of: oscillation, vibration - (physics) a regular periodic variation in value about a mean
  3. Having the character of a loud deep sound;
    The quality of being resonant (synset 104996893)
    is a type of: quality, timber, timbre, tone - (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
    same as: plangency, reverberance, ringing, sonority, sonorousness, vibrancy
  4. A relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement between people (synset 113833952)
    is a type of: affinity, kinship - a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character
    same as: rapport
  5. The quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal cavities (synset 104995507)
    is a type of: quality, timber, timbre, tone - (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

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