Resonator
noun
A device that makes sound or other waves stronger.
The guitar has a resonator to amplify its sound.

Often appears as...
- guitar resonator
- resonator chamber
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece in an engine that helps to control the noise it makes.
The mechanic installed a new resonator in the car's exhaust system.

Often appears as...
- exhaust resonator
- resonator replacement
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Technical
noun
A physical object or system that exhibits resonance or resonant behaviour, specifically, oscillating at specific frequencies.
He experimented on the resonator to explore its oscillation frequencies.

Often appears as...
- resonator frequencies
- mechanical resonator
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Academic
noun
A device that makes sound or other waves stronger.
The guitar has a resonator to amplify its sound.

Often appears as...
- guitar resonator
- resonator chamber
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece in an engine that helps to control the noise it makes.
The mechanic installed a new resonator in the car's exhaust system.

Often appears as...
- exhaust resonator
- resonator replacement
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A physical object or system that exhibits resonance or resonant behaviour, specifically, oscillating at specific frequencies.
He experimented on the resonator to explore its oscillation frequencies.

Often appears as...
- resonator frequencies
- mechanical resonator
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3

Sound Enhancement
Understand that 'resonator' in this context helps increase volume or clarity of sound.

She played the violin after its resonator was adjusted, producing a clearer tone.
Not an Engine Part
'Resonator' here is not related to automotive but to sound in musical instruments.

The banjo uses a resonator, not to be confused with car parts.
Musical Use
'Resonator' is commonly associated with acoustic instruments, not electronic gadgets.

My acoustic guitar's resonator helps project the sound without electronics.
Sound Enhancement
Understand that 'resonator' in this context helps increase volume or clarity of sound.

She played the violin after its resonator was adjusted, producing a clearer tone.
Not an Engine Part
'Resonator' here is not related to automotive but to sound in musical instruments.

The banjo uses a resonator, not to be confused with car parts.
Musical Use
'Resonator' is commonly associated with acoustic instruments, not electronic gadgets.

My acoustic guitar's resonator helps project the sound without electronics.
Sound Enhancement
Understand that 'resonator' in this context helps increase volume or clarity of sound.

She played the violin after its resonator was adjusted, producing a clearer tone.
Not an Engine Part
'Resonator' here is not related to automotive but to sound in musical instruments.

The banjo uses a resonator, not to be confused with car parts.
Musical Use
'Resonator' is commonly associated with acoustic instruments, not electronic gadgets.

My acoustic guitar's resonator helps project the sound without electronics.
Video examples
You are more transparent...
A ring resonator device, which is a circular wire of silicon, is a light trapper that enhances chemical fingerprinting. When placed close to a silicon wire, a ring siphons off and temporarily stores only certain waves of light—
Video examples
You are more transparent...
A ring resonator device, which is a circular wire of silicon, is a light trapper that enhances chemical fingerprinting. When placed close to a silicon wire, a ring siphons off and temporarily stores only certain waves of light—
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Quote examples
Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Every demo I do has a mandolin or resonator on it - some element of the bluegrass or classic country world that I grew up listening to and that first drew me in. And then I always try to find somewhere for a bluesy guitar sound, because that's also what I love. Musically, I'm always finding my way home.

Quote examples
Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Every demo I do has a mandolin or resonator on it - some element of the bluegrass or classic country world that I grew up listening to and that first drew me in. And then I always try to find somewhere for a bluesy guitar sound, because that's also what I love.

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Johnny Flynn
South African Musician
My guitar is a 1934 National Trojan. They call it a resonator, which is the guitar guys played in the honky-tonks before amplification. It's very loud. It's the type of guitar that Son House and Robert Johnson played.

Quote examples
Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Every demo I do has a mandolin or resonator on it - some element of the bluegrass or classic country world that I grew up listening to and that first drew me in. And then I always try to find somewhere for a bluesy guitar sound, because that's also what I love. Musically, I'm always finding my way home.

Quote examples
Hunter Hayes
American Musician
Every demo I do has a mandolin or resonator on it - some element of the bluegrass or classic country world that I grew up listening to and that first drew me in. And then I always try to find somewhere for a bluesy guitar sound, because that's also what I love.

Quote examples
Johnny Flynn
South African Musician
My guitar is a 1934 National Trojan. They call it a resonator, which is the guitar guys played in the honky-tonks before amplification. It's very loud. It's the type of guitar that Son House and Robert Johnson played.

Example 1 of 3
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