Definition: Sonorescent is a term used in linguistics and musicology, which refers to a sound that is perceived as being more vivid or interesting than other sounds. It can also refer to a specific type of sonorant that is characterized by its high pitch or vibrato, making it appear more prominent or distinctive. The term was introduced by the German linguist Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in his work "Allegory of the Human Voice" (1830) and has since been