Tintinnabulation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjəˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tintinnabulation is a noun meaning A tinkling sound, as of a bell or of breaking glass.
Meaning
A tinkling sound, as of a bell or of breaking glass.
More Meanings
- The ringing of bells.
Example Sentences
Across the darkling meadows, from the heights of Hare, the tintinnabulation sounded mournfully, penetrating the curl-wreathed tympanums of Lady Parvula de Panzoust.
Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Runic rhyme, To the tintinnabulation that so musically wells From the bells, bells, bells, bells, Bells, bells, bells — From the jingling and the tinkling of the bells.
Word Forms
- tintinnabulations
Synonyms for tintinnabulation
Depending on context, synonyms include ring, ringing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ringing, ring, tintabulation, tinkling, tinkle, tingle.
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