il suono

Word: suono

Meaning in English:
The Italian word "suono" means sound. It refers to the auditory sensation produced by vibrations that travel through a medium such as air, and are detected by the ear.

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Explanation and Details

• Etymology:
  "Suono" comes from the Latin word sonus, meaning sound or noise.

• Parts:
  This is a noun, masculine gender in Italian (il suono).

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Meanings:

1. Physical meaning:
   The actual sounds or noises that we can hear. For example:

   • "Il suono della pioggia" – The sound of rain.

2. Musical meaning:
   It can also mean a musical tone or note. For example:

   • "Il suono di un pianoforte" – The sound of a piano.

3. Figurative use:
   In a figurative way, it might also mean "ring" or "chime" as in a phone or an alarm sounding.

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Italian Synonyms:

• rumore – noise (often with a negative or less pleasant connotation)
• tono – tone (usually in a musical context or sound's quality)
• voce – voice (when referring to sound made by humans)
• fragore – roar, loud noise

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Italian Antonyms:

• silenzio – silence (absence of sound)

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Example Sentences:

• Il suono della campana segnala l’inizio della lezione.
  (The sound of the bell signals the start of the lesson.)

• Un suono dolce e armonioso usciva dal violino.
  (A sweet and harmonious sound came from the violin.)

• Non c’era nessun suono nella stanza, solo silenzio.
  (There was no sound in the room, only silence.)