vibrancy

American  

[vahy-bruhn-see] / ˈvaɪ brən si /

Sometimes vibrance

noun

1. vigorous, energetic, or lively quality; vitality.

   The author writes about “wells" of spiritual dynamism, strength, vibrancy, courage, and love to make the journey of aging more gracious.

2. resonant quality of sound.

   I perceive a distinct lack of vibrancy in the sound output of this tiny, cheaply made device.

3. the state or condition of vibrating or moving to and fro, especially in a string so as to produce sound.

   When you tap on the violin and hear a faint buzz, what you’re noticing is the normal vibrancy of the instrument.

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Etymology

Origin of vibrancy

First recorded in 1890–95; vibran(t) ( def. ) + -cy ( def. )