Sonority
(noun)
- The quality of being musical and pleasant to the ear; resonance or harmoniousness.
- The quality of being clear and resonant; loudness or resonance of sound.
- The quality of a spoken or written word, characterized by its vowel sound.
Origin:
The word 'sonority' comes from the latin word 'sonoritas' meaning 'resonance'.
Examples:
- The sonority of her voice was perfect for singing ballads and love songs.
- The sonority of the piano was enhanced by the concert hall's acoustics.
- The sonority of the choir's voices was breathtaking, filling the church with a celestial sound.
- The sonority of his speech was distinctive, making his speeches easily recognizable.
- The sonority of the trumpet was powerful and commanding, instantly grabbing everyone's attention.