Jangle
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Metallic Objects
Commonly associated with metal objects like keys or coins that hit each other. I could hear the janitor's keys jangle as he walked down the hallway.
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Signal Arrival
'Jangle' can indicate someone's arrival or movement due to associated sounds. The jangle of her bracelets announced her entry into the room.
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Attention Grabbing
The noise is often used to attract attention or as a signal. He jangled his keys to catch everyone's attention.