Carillon

/ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ noun, verb

noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.
  2. 2
    playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower wordnet
  3. 3
    A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.
  4. 4
    set of bells hung in a bell tower wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To play a carillon.
  2. 2
    To ring out like a carillon.

    "High carilloned Anne's laughter."

Example

More examples

"How beautiful this carillon is!"

Etymology

Borrowed from French carillon.

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