“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 much lower. Together, the sounds create the … 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 this phrase works best for larger bells that m… 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 repeated sounds that comes from a vibrating … 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 knows that “bell” is a sound that a “bell” can … See more