rustling sound of silk; scroop
Refers to the characteristic soft rustling or scrooping sound produced when silk fabric moves or is rubbed. Often used in contexts related to high-quality silk garments.
彼女が歩くたびに、着物の絹鳴りが聞こえた。
Every time she walked, the rustling sound of her kimono's silk could be heard.
Compound of 絹 (kinu, 'silk') and 鳴り (nari, 'sound', the continuative form of 鳴る 'to sound').