Hunter Hayes

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.

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.

Johnny Flynn

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.

South African Musician

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

Sound Enhancement

'Resonator' here is not related to automotive but to sound in musical instruments.

Not an Engine Part

'Resonator' is commonly associated with acoustic instruments, not electronic gadgets.

Musical Use

Here, 'resonator' refers to controlling engine noise, not enhancing sound.

Noise Control

This 'resonator' is used in the context of vehicles, mainly in exhaust systems.

Specific to Cars

In automotive use, 'resonator' is technical jargon, often used by mechanics.

Technical Term

In physics, it relates to the concept of resonance—significant at certain frequencies.

Resonance Phenomena

This definition is used within scientific and technical discussions, not casual conversation.

Scientific Context

'Resonator' in physics often refers to specialized lab equipment, not everyday items.

Specialized Equipment

 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—