JINGLE BELL

:''For the song see Jingle Bells.''
Some jingle bells.

This copper bell was made by pre-Columbian North American natives.
A 'jingle 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.
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.

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