Definitions and Examples of loud, sonorous, resonant
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Producing or capable of producing sound at a high volume.
Example
The music was so loud that it could be heard from several blocks away.
Having a deep, rich, and full sound.
Example
The opera singer's voice was sonorous and filled the entire auditorium.
Producing or enhancing sound by vibration.
Example
The guitar's resonant tone filled the room and captivated the audience.
Key Differences: loud vs sonorous vs resonant
- 1Loud refers to a high volume of sound, while hypophonic refers to a low volume of sound.
- 2Sonorous describes a deep, rich, and full sound, while hypophonic describes a weak and thin sound.
- 3Resonant describes a sound that is produced or enhanced by vibration, while hypophonic describes a sound that lacks resonance.
Effective Usage of loud, sonorous, resonant
- 1Music: Use loud, sonorous, and resonant to describe different qualities of sound in music.
- 2Speech: Use hypophonic to describe a weak or thin voice, and use loud to describe a voice that is too high in volume.
- 3Acoustics: Use these antonyms to describe the quality of sound in different environments, such as concert halls, recording studios, and classrooms.
Remember this!
The antonyms of hypophonic describe sounds that are opposite in volume, tone, and quality. Use loud to describe a high volume of sound, sonorous to describe a deep and rich sound, and resonant to describe a sound that is produced or enhanced by vibration. Use these words to describe different qualities of sound in music, speech, and acoustics.
