tinkle

Example Sentences

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A heavy quiet hangs over Theofilou's farm in the absence of the bleats from the sheep and the tinkle of their bells.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

This is not a concert in which the lead singer will occasionally tinkle the ivories for effect.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2025

But the darned toy has been blaring “Swan Lake” since “Ballerina” started and, to our annoyance, it’ll tinkle a few more times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025

The soundtrack bounced around the room, a composition featuring sounds of moving fabric, and, at one point, the tinkle of a triangle instrument – just as clothing with triangle cutouts was shown.

From Reuters • Sep. 30, 2023

They sat in an uneasy silence, the tinkle of silverware and the indecipherable hubbub from the surrounding tables the only sounds.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson