Carillon
/ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ noun, verb
noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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 playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower wordnet
- 3 A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.
- 4 set of bells hung in a bell tower wordnet
Verb
- 1 To play a carillon.
- 2 To ring out like a carillon.
"High carilloned Anne's laughter."
Antonyms
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More examples"How beautiful this carillon is!"
Etymology
Borrowed from French carillon.