NOUN
Klang/klaŋ/sound; tone; timbre
Klang is a German noun that means sound, tone, or timbre. It is pronounced /klaŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Klänge".
Definitions
1.sound or tone, especially as heard or produced by something(general)
a.the quality of a sound
Der Klang der Geige ist sehr warm und voll.—The sound of the violin is very warm and full.
b.a single, distinct sound or musical note
Ein tiefer Klang ertönte im Raum.—A deep tone sounded in the room.
2.distinctive timbre or resonant quality of a sound source(music, acoustic)
a.character or color of a musical instrument's sound
Das Klavier hat einen ganz eigenen Klang.—The piano has a very unique timbre.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Klang | die Klänge |
| Genitive | des Klangs | der Klänge |
| Dative | dem Klang | den Klängen |
| Accusative | den Klang | die Klänge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klang" mean in English?
- "Klang" means sound, tone, or timbre. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klang"?
- "Klang" is pronounced /klaŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klang" der, die, or das?
- "Klang" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Klang"?
- The plural of "Klang" is "Klänge".
- What part of speech is "Klang"?
- "Klang" is a noun in German.
