Clangor
(noun)
A loud and ringing metallic sound.
Origin:
Late 16th century. from latin clangor, meaning 'a ringing, clanging', from clangere, meaning 'to clang, resound'.
Examples:
- The clangor of the fire alarm filled the building.
- The clangor of the church bell echoed through the town.
- The clangor of the metal construction made it difficult to hear.
- The clangor of the sword against the shield was heard for miles.
- The clangor of the iron gate as it closed behind him was final.