“Ding dong” is a great way to describe the sound of a bell. It works well because it shows that two distinct sounds come from a bell. One is much higher in tone, while the other is mu… See more

“Bing bong” is almost identical to “ding dong.” We simply replace the “D’s” with “B’s” to change the meaning slightly. “B” words often have a lower register than “D” words, so t… See more

“Ring” works well when you want to show that someone has rung a bell. It’s a good choice for onomatopoeia because it shows that “ringing” is taking place. This is often a group of re… See more

“Bell” is a simple way to use the name of the instrument as a way to make the sound. It’s a good choice for onomatopoeia because it comes with very little confusion. Everyone k… See more