Clangor

Noun

Definition: A continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

Synonyms: Racket, Din, Clamor

Antonyms: Silence, Quiet

Examples:

The clangor of pots and pans filled the kitchen as the chef prepared dinner.
The construction site was filled with the clangor of machinery and tools.

Mnemonics:

Think of the loud, metallic sound produced by a large bell or cymbals.

Etymology:

Origin:

Late Middle English (as a verb): from Latin clangor, from clangere 'resound, clang'.

Historical Usage:

The word "clangor" has been used in English since the late Middle Ages to refer to loud, resonant sounds.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Deafening clangor"

Explanation:

Refers to an extremely loud and intense noise.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "clangor" with "clamor."

Explanation:

While both words refer to loud sounds, "clangor" specifically implies a continuous banging or ringing sound, whereas "clamor" refers to a loud uproar or outcry from a group of people.