My macbook makes a doorbell noise every so often. It seems like it is not connected to any kind of notification or event. Any idea what might be going on?

My macbook is making a doorbell noise sometimes. I have no idea why. It seems totally unrelated to anything I am doing or receiving on the computer. I do not use much on my mac other than Microsoft Word, Google Chrome and sometimes mail- its basically used for school and not much else. I just want to know what the sound means and if there is anything I should do. Any ideas?

What ISP?
What router?
Who made it, what software?
Is it just the iPad ( Anything else using wifi at your place having problems? ) ?
Give us something to go on.

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