jingle

jingle

noun

Definition of JINGLE

1

a series of short high ringing sounds <the jingle of change in my pocket>

Synonyms chime(s), jingle, tintinnabulation

Related Words clatter, jangle, rattle; chink, clang, clank, clink, ding-dong, ping, ring; chirr, ripple, trill, warble

2

a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment <loved that jingle in the commercial for the fast-food place>

Synonyms ballad, ditty, jingle, lay, lyric, vocal

Related Words anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual; dirge, lament, requiem, threnody; hallelujah, paean; aria, art song, barcarole (or barcarolle), blues, chanson, chant, chantey (or chanty or shanty), chorus, croon, descant (also discant), folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, part-song, pop, rocker, round, roundelay, serenade, standard; drinking song, fight song; torch song; cover, medley, remix