clang
/ˈklæ̞ŋ/noun
Middle School
1
A loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other.
2
Quality of tone.
3
The cry of some birds, including the crane and the goose.
4
A word or phrase linked only by sound and not by meaning, characteristic of some mental disorders.
5
Alternative form of klang.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing