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free vibration

British

noun

the vibration of a structure that occurs at its natural frequency, as opposed to a forced vibration

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If the gas possesses no inertia then it cannot vibrate, for some inertia is necessary for the free vibration.

From The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla With special reference to his work in polyphase currents and high potential lighting by Martin, Thomas Commerford

Tones sung in the thick or chest-register are produced by the full, free vibration of the vocal bands in their entire length, breadth and thickness.

From The Child-Voice in Singing treated from a physiological and a practical standpoint and especially adapted to schools and boy choirs by Howard, Francis E.

The opening caused by the saw will allow the free vibration of the metal.

From The Boy Mechanic: Volume 1 700 Things for Boys to Do by Popular Mechanics Co.

Whatever hinders the free vibration of tones makes displeasing impressions of the speaker.

From Certain Success by Hawkins, Norval A.

Any tension there interferes with the free vibration which is essential for strong and resonant tone.

From Military Instructors Manual by Schoonmaker, Oliver

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