Sonority Definition

sə-nôrĭ-tē, -nŏr-
sonorities
noun
sonorities
Quality, state, or instance of being sonorous; resonance.
Webster's New World
A sound.
American Heritage
The degree to which a speech sound is like a vowel. Plosives have the least sonority and vowels have the most.
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Noun

Singular:
sonority
Plural:
sonorities

Sonority Sentence Examples

  • From the rich sonority of its low notes to the clear cut of the top, it 's an effortless blow.

  • As well as increasing the register, these instruments greatly enhance the sonority and dynamic range of the Orchestra.

  • Subsequently, the bass trumpet (developed from the cavalry trumpet) could provide a similar sonority for solo work in operatic music.

  • I had a considerable healing experience when working with a huge drum that just seemed to have the right sonority and vibrancy for me.

  • From the rich sonority of its low notes to the clear cut of the top, it's an effortless blow.

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SSOSON

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YTYITY

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