jingles
/ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
NOUN
1. Light metallic or glass ringing sounds
Sounds produced when small metal or glass objects strike, shake, or move against one another.
1.1. Ringing and tinkling sounds
A series of light, clear, high-pitched sounds made by bells, coins, keys, or other small objects coming into contact.
Synonyms
- chimes
- chinks
- clinks
- rings
- tinkles
- tingles
- dings
Antonyms
- silences
- quiet
- stillness
Examples
- The jingles of the keys could be heard as she approached the door.
- The gentle jingles of the bells accompanied the horse-drawn carriage.
Related Words
- clangors
- clangs
- clanks
- clatters
- rattles
- tintinnabulations
- pings
1.2. Small metal pieces on musical instruments
Refers to small metal discs or pieces attached to instruments such as tambourines, producing a jangling sound when the instrument is played.
Synonyms
- tambourine jingles
- metal discs
- zills
Examples
- The tambourine's jingles rattled rhythmically during the performance.
- The musician replaced several loose jingles on the tambourine.
Related Words
- tambourine
- percussion
- cymbals
- rattles
- bells
- shakers
NOUN
2. Short memorable songs used in advertising
Brief, catchy musical compositions or snippets of songs used to advertise and promote products, services, or brands.
2.1. Advertising and brand promotion
Short, memorable musical pieces created for radio, television, or online advertisements to make a product, service, or brand recognizable.
Synonyms
- advertising songs
- commercial tunes
- advertising tunes
- promotional songs
Examples
- The company's jingles became popular among television audiences.
- Several memorable jingles helped establish the brand's identity.
Related Words
- slogans
- taglines
- commercials
- brand identity
- sound branding
- advertisements
2.2. Short catchy musical compositions
Brief, simple, and memorable songs or melodies, often cheerful and easy to sing or remember.
Synonyms
Examples
- The children sang cheerful jingles during the holiday celebration.
- The old radio station was famous for its catchy musical jingles.
Related Words
- melodies
- choruses
- refrains
- lyrics
- serenades
- anthems
NOUN
3. Horse-drawn carriages
Carriages drawn by horses, historically associated with a light jingling sound produced by their harness bells.
3.1. Horse-drawn transportation
Refers to horse-drawn carriages, particularly in historical or literary usage.
Synonyms
- carriages
- horse-drawn carriages
- coaches
Examples
- The jingles passed along the old country road.
- Travelers once relied on jingles for transportation between nearby towns.
Related Words
- horses
- harness
- buggies
- carriage bells
- sleighs
NOUN
4. Brief telephone calls or rings
Short telephone calls or ringing signals.
4.1. Short telephone calls
Refers to brief calls or ringing sounds made through a telephone.
Synonyms
- rings
- calls
- phone calls
Examples
- He received a few quick jingles from his friends.
- The office phone gave several short jingles throughout the morning.
Related Words
- telephone
- ringtone
- notification
- missed call
- phone signal
NOUN
5. Coin money
Coins or money in the form of coins, especially in informal or slang usage.
5.1. Coins and small amounts of money
Refers to coins or monetary change, particularly in informal expressions.
Synonyms
- coins
- change
- cash
- specie
Examples
- He searched his pockets for jingles to pay the parking meter.
- The old expression referred to jingles as small coins carried in one's pocket.
Related Words
VERB
6. To produce light metallic ringing sounds
To make a series of light, high-pitched sounds as metal or glass objects strike or move against one another.
6.1. Making objects ring or clink
Describes bells, keys, coins, or similar objects producing light ringing or tinkling sounds through movement or contact.
Synonyms
- chime
- chink
- clink
- ring
- tinkle
- tingle
Antonyms
- silence
- muffle
- quiet
Examples
- The keys jingles whenever someone opens the cabinet.
- The bells jingle as the horses move along the road.
Related Words
6.2. Causing objects to produce ringing sounds
Describes deliberately shaking, moving, or striking small metal or glass objects to make them produce a light ringing noise.
Synonyms
- chime
- ring
- tinkle
- rattle
- clink
Antonyms
- silence
- muffle
- still
Examples
- She jingles the keys to attract the dog's attention.
- The performer jingles the tambourine during the song.
Related Words
6.3. Rhyming or creating a musical effect
Describes words, phrases, or verses producing a light, rhythmic, or musical effect through rhyme and sound patterns.
Synonyms
- rhyme
- chime
- ring
- resound
Antonyms
Examples
- The playful words jingle throughout the children's poem.
- The rhyming phrases jingle pleasantly when read aloud.