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clang |
to emit a clear, resonant sound or ring, such as that made when two heavy metal objects are struck together. [1/3 definitions] |
clangor |
a clear, resonant sound or ring; clang. [1/3 definitions] |
dead |
not acoustically resonant. [1/16 definitions] |
gong |
a large metallic disk that makes a deep resonant sound when struck with a stick or mallet. [1/2 definitions] |
honk |
the harsh, resonant sound made by a goose. [1/5 definitions] |
kettledrum |
a large, deep, resonant drum, hemispherical in shape and usu. played with soft mallets. |
nonresonant |
combined form of resonant. |
reverberant |
resounding or echoing; resonant. |
rich |
full or resonant in tone. [1/8 definitions] |
ring2 |
to give out a clear, resonant sound. [2/18 definitions] |
sonorous |
having, producing, or being a loud, deep, or full sound; resonant. [2/3 definitions] |
sounding1 |
resonant; sonorous. [1/2 definitions] |
sounding board |
a thin board that forms part of the resonant chamber of a musical instrument such as a piano, and that enhances its tone. [1/3 definitions] |
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