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Poetic language used to convey this sound? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

clang

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'this sound?' is the definition.
(clang is a kind of sound)

'poetic language used to convey' is the wordplay.
'CLANG' is hidden in amongst the letters.
But, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for clang that I've seen before include "Metallic ring" , "heavy metal sound" , "Resounding effect" , "Ring loud and deep" , "Toll of a bell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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