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Tintinnabulation

usgb/ˌtɪntɪnæbjuˈleɪʃn/Volume
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Sensory ImageryPlay
Tintinnabulation creates a vivid image of bell sounds that help readers experience the scene more fully. SlideThe poet's tintinnabulation evoked the crisp winter morning.
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Rare UsagePlay
It's an uncommon word, so use it to impress or when the music of language is desired. SlideHis speech had a poetic quality, sprinkled with words like 'tintinnabulation.'
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Literary FlairPlay
Often found in poems or literary texts to add a distinct rhythm and sound. SlideThe tintinnabulation in her poem added a melodic quality.