鏗こう鏘そう

taru-adjective, adverb taking the 'to' particle

resounding; ringing; clanging

Archaic literary word describing the clear, resonant sound of bells, musical instruments, or stones being struck. Used in classical Japanese and Chinese-influenced writing.

• 古こ寺じの鐘かねが鏗こう鏘そうと鳴なり響ひびく。

  The bell of the old temple resounds clearly.

• 詩しの中なかで、玉ぎょくの鏗こう鏘そうたる音おとが描びょう写しゃされている。

  In the poem, the ringing sound of jewels is depicted.