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Jingle bell
Type of bell / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the instrument. For the song, see Jingle Bells. For the concert held by 95.8 Capital FM, see Jingle Bell Ball.
"Sleigh bells" redirects here. For other uses, see Sleigh Bells (disambiguation).
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.
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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.