tinkly

Example Sentences

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The wide tonal variation continues with “Don’t Let Go,” a gorgeous midtempo weeper with pedal-steel guitar, tinkly piano and mournful fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

“Let’s work together to keep your account safe and protect you from fraud,” a recorded voice said, over a tinkly melody that sounded like a xylophone.

From New York Times • Dec. 9, 2023

“One. Two,” a judge called out softly as the bird on the right erupted into tinkly chirps.

From Washington Times • Apr. 23, 2023

The volume also oscillates—some parts are loud, others whir and buzz at levels that are almost inaudible, then it becomes tinkly and jolting before cycling back to inaudible.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2017

Her laugh is sometimes tinkly like a bell and sometimes snorty like the funniest thing ever.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy