der Klang
Translation
sound, tone, timbre, ring
Examples
Der Klang der Glocke ist sehr klar.
The sound of the bell is very clear.
Die Geige hat einen warmen Klang.
The violin has a warm tone.
Sein Name hat in der Branche einen guten Klang.
His name has a good reputation in the industry.
Grammar Patterns
the Klang ((of sth.)) the sound of sth. The sound of the bell is very clear.
to have a ((adjective)) Klang to have a ... tone The violin has a warm tone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Ton (tone), das Geräusch (noise); Antonym: die Stille (silence)
Etymology
From the verb 'klingen' (to sound). Related to the English words 'clang' and 'clink'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'clang' of a bell. That sound is its 'Klang'.