resonant frequency

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"The frequency of an oscillating system at which the maximum amplitude of oscillation occurs in response to a driving force." [1]

"The frequency at which resonance occurs in a system. N.B., this and natural frequency are not the same thing, though often used as if synonymous by bio-acousticians... this is the frequency an applied periodic force of minimal value has to have in order to keep the system vibrating. It is clearly higher than the natural frequency." [2]

References:
  1. Ewing AW. Arthropod Bioacoustics: Neurobiology and Behaviour. Ithaca, New York: Comstock; 1989.
  2. Broughton WB. Glossarial Index. In: Acoustic Behavior of Animals. Elsevier; 1963.

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Ed Baker (2026) Bioacoustics & Ecoacoustics Glossary (https://glossary.acousti.cloud/). Accessed on October 6, 2026, 11:16 pm.