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TIL the reason doorbells go "ding-dong" is because of Handel's opera The Messiah (en.wikipedia.org)
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Long story short, the classic "ding-dong" doorbell chime is the first two notes of the bells played Westminster Palace, which in turn are based on Handel's opera The Messiah. Read more about it, it's neat.

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[-] davel@lemmy.ml 24 points 10 months ago

Why ding-dong is ding-dong and not dong-ding: ablaut reduplication. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reduplication#English

[-] thefartographer@lemm.ee 12 points 10 months ago

That was far too interesting of a read. Give me more things to consume!

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 7 points 10 months ago

If it’s a linguistics rabbit hole you’re looking for, I recommend Dr. Geoff Lindsey.

[-] thefartographer@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago

I like exploring all the holes, but Dr. Geoff Lindsey's hole will satisfy me for now. Thank you!

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