resonant and rhythmic; sonorous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
(of sound) resonant and rhythmic; sonorous; clangorous
literaryTypically describes voices, musical tones, or recitation that is powerful, rhythmic, and clear. Often carries a positive, formal, or literary connotation.
Tā他
de的
shēng声
yīn音
kēng铿
qiāng锵
yǒu有
lì力
，
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
zì自
xìn信
。
His voice was resonant and powerful, full of confidence.
Zhè这
shǒu首
shī诗
dú读
qǐ起
lái来
yīn音
diào调
kēng铿
qiāng锵
，
shí十
fēn分
yuè悦
ěr耳
。
When read aloud, this poem has a rhythmic, resonant tone that is very pleasing to the ear.
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Luó锣
gǔ鼓
shēng声
kēng铿
qiāng锵
yuè悦
ěr耳
，
xiǎng响
chè彻
zhěng整
gè个
guǎng广
chǎng场
。
The sound of gongs and drums was clangorous and pleasant, resounding throughout the entire square.