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Onomatopoeia is a word that describes what it sounds like. The word 'bark' for instance is considered onomatopoeic.
Onomatopoeia in Lyrics, Judy Garland
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Judy Garland's, "The Trolley Song"
The Lyrics:
Clang clang clang went the trolley!
Ding ding ding went the bell!
Ding ding ding went the bell!
Why:
Covered by many other artists, this song evokes the mood of riding an old trolley car at the turn of the century in America.
Submitted by: Agrimorfee
Judy Garland's, "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart"
The Lyrics:
Zing went the strings of my heart.
Why:
"Zing" represents the sound a stringed instrument (perhaps a harp or violin) when its strings are struck by hand. Although it would be literally impossible for a heart's strings to make that noise. :)
Submitted by: oldtimer
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