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    Repique (en. Ringing)

    /reˈpi.ke/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A resonant or sharp sound produced in certain percussion instruments.
    The ringing of the drums filled the party hall.
    El repique de los tambores llenó la sala de fiesta.
    The sound that a clock makes when chiming the hour.
    The chime of the clock announced midnight.
    El repique del reloj anunciaba la medianoche.
    Repetition of an action or act, especially in the context of bells.
    The ringing of the bells during the wedding symbolized the joy of the event.
    El repique de las campanas durante la boda simbolizaba la alegría del evento.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'repicar', which indicates to hit or sound repeatedly.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ringing of bells
    Sound produced by the use of bells in ceremonies or notable events.
    repique de campanas
    to sound the bell
    To produce a repeated sound, often in important contexts.
    dar el repique

    Related Words

    ring
    To sound repeatedly, especially bells.
    repicar
    timbre
    A device that produces a sound, often as a signal.
    timbre
    drum
    A percussion instrument that can produce a peal.
    tambor

    Slang Meanings

    In the context of folk music, it refers to the vibrant sounds of instruments.
    The party was filled with cheerful ringings of guitars and violins.
    La fiesta se llenó de repiques alegres de guitarras y violines.
    When something is annoyingly repetitive, it can be described as a 'ringing'.
    The music was so catchy that it became a ringing in my head.
    La música era tan pegajosa que se volvió un repique en mi cabeza.