
Jangle
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.
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.
Attention Grabbing
The noise is often used to attract attention or as a signal.
He jangled his keys to catch everyone's attention. Compare with
ChimeClangClinkDingJingleRattleRingTinkle
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