irresonant

ˌɪrɪˈsɒnənt

Definitions

1. adjective

not resonating; lacking resonance

“The musician was disappointed that her instrument sounded irresonant in the empty concert hall.”

2. adjective

not giving an echo; lacking reverberation

“The room’s acoustics were poor, making the sound seem irresonant.”

3. noun

a sound that does not resonate or reverberate

“The engineer studied the characteristics of the irresonant sound in the recording studio.”

Synonyms

  • discordant
  • inaudible

Antonyms

  • resonant
  • sonorous