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.
This hall has very good acoustics (reverberation).
The distinctive sound of something, often with a characteristic quality; used for rain, footsteps, drums, etc.
I can hear the sound of rain outside the window.
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.
Her voice has a warm quality.
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.