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How can I make the X Windows bell use the default audio device?

How can I make the X Windows bell use the default audio device?

The X window system provides the command

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bert [Entry]

"pulseaudio has an option to do this:

pulseaudio --daemonize # If you aren't already running it

pactl upload-sample /usr/share/sounds/generic.wav bell-windowing-system
pactl load-module module-x11-bell sample=bell-windowing-system

This can be globally enabled in /etc/pulse/default.pa."