Physical echo or lingering sound in a space, such as in a hall or mountains.
When I shouted toward the mountain, a loud echo came back.
このホールは響きがとても良い。
This hall has very good acoustics (reverberation).
The distinctive sound of something, often with a characteristic quality; used for rain, footsteps, drums, etc.
雨の響きが窓の外から聞こえる。
I can hear the sound of rain outside the window.
太鼓の響きが祭りの始まりを告げた。
The sound of drums announced the start of the festival.
quality of sound; feeling of sound; emotional resonance
The aesthetic or emotional impression a sound, phrase, or piece of writing gives; often used for voices, music, or words.
彼女の声には温かい響きがある。
Her voice has a warm quality.
この詩の響きが心に残る。
The resonance of this poem stays with me.
The sound of the bell still lingered inside the church.
The sound of drums could be heard resounding from far away.
His voice has a deep, resonant quality.
That word carries an old-fashioned feel to it.
This piece has a very beautiful resonance.