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resonant sound

[/ˈrezənənt saʊnd/]
nounpl: resonant sounds
som ressonante
1. A sound that is deep, full, and echoing; sound that vibrates or reverberates
The resonant sound of the church bells filled the entire valley.
O som ressonante dos sinos da igreja preencheu todo o vale.
2. A sound that produces or is characterized by resonance; a tone that echoes or amplifies
The singer's resonant sound captivated the entire audience.
O som ressonante da cantora cativou toda a plateia.
Synonyms
echoing soundreverberating soundrich sounddeep tonesonorous sound
Antonyms
dull soundmuted soundfaint sounddead sound

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
som ressonante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
som ressonante / som que ressoa
Common in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
som ressonante
Standard usage
Portugal
som resonante / som ressonante
Both forms accepted; slightly more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a resonant sound that rings in one's ears
resound with a resonant sound
the resonant sound of silence
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