Resonance - Definition
resonance
n 1: an excited state of a stable particle causing a sharp
maximum in the probability of absorption of electromagnetic
radiation
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
3: having the character of a loud deep sound; the quality of
being resonant [syn: plangency, resonance,
reverberance, ringing, sonorousness, sonority,
vibrancy]
4: a relationship of mutual understanding or trust and agreement
between people [syn: rapport, resonance]
5: the quality imparted to voiced speech sounds by the action of
the resonating chambers of the throat and mouth and nasal
cavities