sonority
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7.5
- noun
- /səˈnɔrɪti/
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sonoridad
- For some writers, sonorities flow archetypally from the unconscious, producing a nearly endless variety of resonant images and pulsations.
- balance of sonority
Examples
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The composer focused on creating melodies with a vibrant sonority that captivated the audience.
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The first measures are split between the lower and upper string sonorities.
Academic text (2001) -
The final measure introduces a new wind-percussion sonority.
Academic text (2001) -
All that is required in vertical chords is clearness and sonority.
Academic text (2018) -
There are five basic components that make up a band's tone: balance, blend, acoustics, sonority, and chord voicing.
Academic text (1998) -
Generally, when you feel like your pitch is not gelling, you don't like the way the collective sonority is unfolding, a half step up or a half step down generally solves the problem.
Academic text (2015) -
Quantifying the key components of tone—balance, blend, acoustics, sonority, and chord voicing—can contribute to consistent, high-quality sound from year to year.
Academic text (1998) -
The choir's performance was praised for its rich sonority that resonated throughout the hall.
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The deep sonority of the bass guitar filled the room, creating a powerful atmosphere.
Synonyms
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3.2
A loud clear tone a voice or speech has that sounds like an echo
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5.8
A deep full sound that echoes and fills a space
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6.0
A full, rich sound in a voice or instrument
A deep, full sound that fills a room or hall
A loud, full sound that echoes and stays in the air
A low loud sound like a voice or thunder
A loud, deep, mournful sound that moves people
The sound quality of a recording or speaker
A full rich sound that feels warm and deep
A full, rich sound with strong low tones
Antonyms
How Sonorous
Surface Forms
Morphology
sonority = sonorous (semi-transparent) = sonor + ity
Formed by the regular nominalization of 'sonorous' with '-ity', but the Latinate combining form 'sonor-' and relative rarity make the relation less obvious to average learners.
Etymology
Sonority comes from the Latin root son- (from sonare), which means 'to sound', and you can see the same root in sound and sonic. So, sonority means how loud, deep, or rich a sound is.