jingle

/ˈd͡ʒɪŋɡl̩/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The sound of metal or glass clattering against itself.

2

A small piece of metal attached to a musical instrument, such as a tambourine, so as to make a jangling sound when the instrument is played.

3

A memorable short song, or in some cases a snippet of a popular song with its lyrics modified, used for the purposes of advertising a product or service in a TV or radio commercial.

4

A carriage drawn by horses.

5

A brief telephone call.

6

A jingle shell.

7

Coin money.

8

Pee, urine.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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