resonator

American

[rez-uh-ney-ter] / ˈrɛz əˌneɪ tər /

noun

anything that resonates.
an appliance for increasing sound by resonance.
an instrument for detecting the presence of a particular frequency by means of resonance.
Electronics.
1. a hollow enclosure cavity resonator made of conducting material of such dimensions that electromagnetic radiation of a certain frequency will resonate.
2. any circuit having this frequency characteristic.

resonator British

/ ˈrɛzəˌneɪtə /

noun

any body or system that displays resonance, esp a tuned electrical circuit or a conducting cavity in which microwaves are generated by a resonant current

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Etymology

Origin of resonator

First recorded in 1865–70; resonate + -or ²

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On Saturday he’ll present his Resonator Sextet, a more chamber-like affair with Kirk Knuffke on cornet; Andrew Bishop and Loren Stillman on reeds; Angelica Sanchez on piano; and Tyshawn Sorey on drums.

From New York Times • Jun. 12, 2014

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