clangour
Loud ringing noise
Clangour is the British spelling of clangor, a loud, resonant, metallic sound or a series of such sounds.
It suggests the harsh ringing of bells, the clash of metal on metal, or similar reverberating noises.
The clangour of the church bells filled the valley.
The word can also be used figuratively for any loud, discordant commotion.
The verb form means to make such sounds.
Sustained unpleasant noise
- clamorLoud persistent noise
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- pandemoniumState of utter confusion
tumult · bedlam · babel · hullabaloo · commotion · discordance · dissonance · blare
Resonant ringing burst
- reverberateEcho repeatedly, persist
- echoReflected sound wave
- resonateVibrate or echo deeply
- boomingExperiencing rapid growth
thunderous · sonorous · ringing · vibrate · toll · knell · chime · carillon
Hollow resonating instrument
- gongStruck metal disc
- anvilMetal-shaping block
- cymbalStruck metal percussion disc
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
iron · bronze · brass · copper · chime · hammer · forge · clank
din
Sustained unpleasant noise
pandemonium · tumult · bedlam · babel · hullabaloo · commotion · discordance · dissonance · blare · discord
peal
Resonant ringing burst
- reverberateEcho repeatedly, persist
- echoReflected sound wave
- resonateVibrate or echo deeply
booming · thunderous · sonorous · ringing · vibrate · toll · knell · chime · carillon · belfry
bell
Hollow resonating instrument
steel · iron · bronze · brass · copper · chime · hammer · forge · clank · smithy
tocsin
Bell rung as warning
alert · signal · emergency · urgency · danger · distress · klaxon · call · summons · announcement
swords
Edged fighting weapons
- shieldsProtective barriers for defense
- armorProtective combat covering
- warfareArmed conflict between groups
combat · clash · conflict · melee · skirmish · fray · engagement · weaponry · arms · charge
clangoursilence
Total lack of sound
quiet · stillness · hush · soundlessness · quietude
clangourmelody
Pleasing sequence of notes
harmony · euphony · soft music · dulcet tones · gentleness
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