What is another word for plink?

Pronunciation: [plˈɪŋk] (IPA)

"Plink" is a fun and unique word that describes a short, sharp metallic sound. However, there are plenty of synonyms that can be used to describe a similar sound. "Ping" is a common alternative that describes a similar metallic sound, while "tink" is a softer variation that can be used to describe a gentle tap. "Clank" is a louder and more harsh alternative that can be used to describe a heavier impact. "Chime" is a musical variation that can be used to describe a series of gentle and soothing sounds. Finally, "jingle" is a more playful and festive option that can be used to describe the sound of a small collection of metallic objects moving together.

What are the hypernyms for Plink?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Plink

  • While the others had got married and moved out to suburbia, I had stayed in London and got into the arts scene through friends like Robert Fraser and Barry Miles and papers like . We opened the Indica gallery with John Dunbar, Peter Asher and people like that. I heard about people like John Cage, and that he’d just performed a piece of music called (which is completely silent) during which if someone in the audience coughed he would say, ‘See?’ Or someone would boo and he’d say, ‘See? It’s not silence—it’s music.’ I was intrigued by all of that. So these things started to be part of my life. I was listening to Stockhausen; one piece was all little plink-plonks and interesting ideas. Perhaps our audience wouldn’t mind a bit of change, we thought, and anyway, tough if they do! We only ever followed our own noses—most of the time, anyway. ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ was one example of developing an idea.
    Paul McCartney

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