Definitions
- Describing a loud and chaotic noise made by objects hitting each other. - Referring to the sound of dishes or cutlery being dropped or knocked over. - Talking about the noise produced by heavy footsteps or objects falling to the ground.
- Describing a sharp and metallic sound produced by striking metal objects together. - Referring to the noise made by a bell or a hammer hitting a metal surface. - Talking about the sound of metal doors slamming shut or metal objects being dropped.
List of Similarities
- 1Both describe loud and distinct sounds.
- 2Both are associated with the collision or impact of objects.
- 3Both can be used to describe noises made by metal objects.
What is the difference?
- 1Objects: Clatter refers to the noise made by any objects hitting each other, while clang specifically refers to the sound produced by metal objects.
- 2Sound quality: Clatter has a more chaotic and rattling sound, while clang has a sharper and more metallic sound.
- 3Usage: Clatter is more commonly used to describe the noise made by dishes, cutlery, or heavy footsteps, while clang is often used to describe the sound of bells, hammers, or metal doors.
- 4Intensity: Clatter can be used to describe both loud and softer noises, while clang typically implies a louder and more forceful sound.
- 5Connotation: Clatter can have a negative connotation, suggesting disorder or clumsiness, while clang is more neutral and simply describes the sound itself.
Remember this!
Clatter and clang are synonyms that describe loud and distinct sounds produced by the collision or impact of objects. However, there are some differences between them. Clatter refers to the noise made by any objects hitting each other and has a more chaotic sound, while clang specifically describes the sound produced by metal objects and has a sharper and more metallic sound.
