free vibration

British  

noun

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

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free vibration

To direct consciousness to the vocal cords is to cramp them and prevent that free vibration and that perfect relaxation of the throat without which pure tone and true pitch are impossible.

From Resonance in Singing and Speaking by Thomas Fillebrown

Their function has occasioned much speculation, but whatever modification of tone they may be supposed to produce, they no doubt protect the true vocal bands and permit their free vibration.

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

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.

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 Thomas Commerford Martin

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 Francis E. Howard