NOUN
derKlang/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 produced by a vibrating body, especially musical or pleasant sound(acoustic phenomenon)
a.pleasing musical or harmonious sound
Der Klang der Geige erfüllte den Raum.—The sound of the violin filled the room.
2.specific quality or character of a sound (timbre, tone color)(music, physics)
a.distinctive auditory quality of an instrument or voice
Jedes Instrument hat einen eigenen Klang.—Every instrument has its own sound.
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.
