Jingle

usgb/ˈdʒɪŋɡl/
noun

A short tune or song often used in commercials or advertisements.

I can't get the jingle from that car commercial out of my head.
Visual representation of "jingle" - A short tune or song often used in commercials or advertisements.

Often appears as...

  • catchy jingle
  • commercial jingle
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Brand Memory

A catchy jingle is designed to be memorable so you associate the tune with the brand.

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Every time I hear that jingle, I think of my favorite chocolate bar.
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Cultural Impact

Famous jingles can become part of a culture, known by many people in a society.

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The fast-food restaurant's jingle has become a cultural staple.
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Earworm Effect

A successful jingle often sticks in your mind—this is sometimes called an 'earworm'.

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That jingle is such an earworm, I've been humming it all day.
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