From root: tunog
Usage Note
Katunugan is a derived noun from tunog referring to the acoustic richness or harmonic quality of a sound — the resonance that makes a voice or instrument pleasing to the ear. It is used in musical, poetic, and architectural contexts where the quality of sound in a space matters.
Examples
" Malinaw ang katunugan ng kampana. "
Natural Translation
The resonance of the bell is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the resonance of bell.
" Maganda ang katunugan ng gitara sa kwartong ito. "
Natural Translation
The guitar has a beautiful resonance in this room.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the resonance of guitar in room this.
" Ang katunugan ng lumang biyolin ay mas mayaman kaysa sa bago, kahit na sira na ang ilang bahagi nito. "
Natural Translation
The resonance of the old violin is richer than the new one, even though some of its parts are already broken.
Literal Translation
The resonance of old violin is more rich than at new, even though broken already the some part of-it.
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