Klang

Klang is a German noun meaning "sound" or "tone." In music and acoustics the term can refer to the audible quality of a sound and to broader concepts such as timbre (Klangfarbe) or resonance. It is also used more generally to describe the impression or aura created by a sound or piece of music. The word appears in various compound terms and is a common element in discussions of hearing and auditory perception.

Klang, Malaysia: Klang is a royal town and the administrative center of Klang District in the Malaysian state of Selangor. It lies on the western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, near Port Klang, the district's major sea port on the Straits of Malacca. The town has a long history as a trading settlement and grew with shipping and industry during colonial and post-colonial periods. The surrounding district is part of the broader Klang Valley urban region and includes a mix of residential, commercial and industrial zones.

See also: Port Klang; Klang District; Klang River (Malaysia).