n.
Function: noun
Date: 1549
1 : a set of bells
2 : a clear resonant sound made by or resembling that made by vibrating metal
3 : resonant tone : SONORITY
4 : a loud sound continued, repeated, or reverberated
5 : a sound or character expressive of some particular quality <the story had a familiar ring >
6 a : the act or an instance of ringing b : a telephone call <give me a ring in the morning>