cowbell

/ˈkaʊˌbɛl/
noun
  1. A bell hung around a cow's neck so that the cow can be located by the sound.
    • Each cow in the herd wore a cowbell to help the rancher find them in the fog.
    • The farmer could hear the cowbell ringing from across the field.
    • The hiker followed the sound of a cowbell to a small mountain pasture.
  2. A percussion instrument made of a metal bell, used in music, especially in rock, pop, and Latin styles.
    • The drummer hit the cowbell to add a sharp accent to the chorus.
    • That classic song has a famous cowbell solo in the middle.
    • He played the cowbell with a stick during the band's performance.
  3. A loud, clanging bell used as a noisemaker at sports events or celebrations.
    • Fans rang cowbells to cheer on their team at the soccer match.
    • The parade was filled with the clatter of cowbells and horns.
    • She brought a cowbell to the race to support her friend.
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