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Clanging: meaning, definitions and examples

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clanging

 

[ หˆklรฆล‹ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound production

Clanging refers to the loud, ringing noise made when metal objects collide or strike against each other. It typically describes a harsh, resonant sound, often associated with bells or metal culinary instruments. The term can also be used in a figurative sense to describe any loud or discordant sound that captures attention. In music, clanging can refer to a style that incorporates sharp, jarring notes.

Synonyms

bang, clang, clanging sound, ringing

Examples of usage

  • The clanging of the blacksmith's hammer could be heard throughout the workshop.
  • As the metal plates fell, they started clanging on the ground.
  • The clanging of the church bells signaled the start of the wedding ceremony.
  • In the kitchen, the clanging of pots and pans was a sign of a busy chef.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

Clanging as a noun describes the loud, metallic sound produced when two or more hard surfaces collide violently. This term is often associated with industrial settings or events where metal parts interact. Clanging can evoke an immediate auditory image of chaos or disarray, commonly found in mechanical environments or during certain musical performances.

Synonyms

clang, clatter, noise, racket

Examples of usage

  • The clanging from the construction site was disturbing the neighborhood.
  • He could hear the clanging of the train passing by.
  • In the factory, the constant clanging was a normal part of the workflow.
  • The clanging of the cymbals added intensity to the performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "clanging" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrondo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Klingeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dentuman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะทะฒั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dลบwiฤ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ณดใ‚‹้Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fracas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estruendo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑnlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ์Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™mot

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบchanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎๅฝ“ๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ klakkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estruendo

Etymology

The word 'clanging' originates from the Middle English word 'clangen', which likely derived from the Old Norse word 'klinga', meaning to make a ringing sound. The phonetic development traces back to the Proto-Germanic root '*klangwล', which relates to sound production. Over the centuries, 'clanging' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings associated primarily with the noise generated by metal objects. The term is often used in both literal and figurative senses, allowing for broad application in various contexts, including music, mechanics, and everyday descriptions of loud noises. The auditory imagery invoked by 'clanging' has made it a vivid descriptor in English literature and colloquial speech.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,674, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.