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A jingle bell or sleigh bell is a type of bell which produces a distinctive 'jingle' sound, especially in large numbers. They find use in many areas as a percussion instrument, including the classic sleigh bell sound and morris dancing. They are typically used as a cheaper alternative to small 'classic' bells.

The simplest jingle bells are produced from a single piece of sheet metal bent into a roughly spherical shape to contain a small ball bearing or short piece of metal rod. This method of production results in the classic two- or four-leaved shape. Two halves may also be crimped together, resulting in a ridge around the middle. A glass marble may also be used as the ringer on larger bells.

Further reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jingle_bell

See also

• bell
• bell_accessory
• bell_collar
• bell_piercing
• bell_earrings
• hair_bell
• nipple_bell
• tail_bell
• call_bell
• cowbell
• jingle_bell
• jingle_bell_harness
• soothe_bell (Pokémon item)