Tintinnabulate is a verb derived from the Latin word 'tintinnabulum', which means 'bell'. It is used to describe the sound of bells ringing, jingling, or pealing. The term can be broken down into three crossword solutions: JINGLE (6 letters), RING (4 letters), and PEAL (4 letters). JINGLE refers to the sound of small bells ringing in quick succession, while RING and PEAL refer to the sound of larger bells ringing in a continuous tone. Together, these three words form the term tintinnabulate, which is used to describe the sound of bells ringing.