sonance

[ soh-nuhns ]

noun

1. the condition or quality of being sonant.

   Synonyms: noise, sound, voice

2. a sound; a tune.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sonance¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; son- + -ance

Related Words

• blast
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