Resonator Definition & Meaning

resonator
noun
  1. a hollow chamber whose dimensions allow the resonant oscillation of electromagnetic or acoustic waves
  2. an electrical circuit that combines capacitance and inductance in such a way that a periodic electric oscillation will reach maximum amplitude
  3. any system that resonates

"Resonator" in song lyrics

See how resonator is used in real songs:

  • "jimmy cox resonator"
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  • "mercury sable muffler and resonator"
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  • "what is a resonator"
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