A tinkling sound; the production of such a sound.

A continued light ringing sound, such as that of a small bell; tinkling, jingling; an instance of this.

A succession of sharp light ringing sounds, as of a cymbal, a small bell, the plucking of a stringed instrument, or the notes of a piano; the…

A thin, clear ringing sound of this kind. Also reduplicated, indicating repetition of such a sound. Cf. ting-a-ling, n., ting-tang, n. 2.

A succession of sharp light ringing sounds; the action or an instance of tinkling. Also figurative.

A sharp light ringing sound, esp. one forming part of a succession of such sounds. Also: a resonating sound of another kind, esp. that of a stringed…

figurative. With reference to speech or verse. Cf. tinkle, v.1 5a 5b. Now rare.

A continued light ringing sound, such as that of a small bell.

A light, tinkling sound.

A sound of this kind. Cf. ding-a-ling, n. 1.

A high, sharp, tinkling, or metallic noise. Used esp. to represent the sound of a musical instrument having a jangling or ringing tone. Cf. plink…

Representing the sound of the repeated ringing of a small bell, or a sound resembling or imitating this; = ting-a-ling, int. Also occasionally as n.…