sonance

Sonance refers to the quality or state of being sonorous, meaning producing a full, deep, or resonant sound. It is often used in the context of music or acoustics to describe the richness and depth of a sound produced by an instrument, voice, or an entire musical performance. A sonorous quality implies a sound that is not thin or weak but rather has a certain resonance and carrying power.

The term can also be applied more broadly to describe the resonance of a space, such as a concert hall or a cathedral, where the architecture enhances the sound and creates a lingering reverberation. In literature, sonance can describe the pleasing flow and musicality of language, even when not set to music. It is the inherent musicality within the spoken or written word.

The concept of sonance is subjective to some extent, as what one person perceives as sonorous, another might not. However, it is generally associated with sounds that have a pleasing harmonic complexity and a perceived fullness. It is a term that captures the auditory experience of a rich and resonant sound.