Carillon

/ˈkær.ɪ.lɒn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are played together, typically in a tower.

The sound of the carillon echoed through the town square every hour.

A musical composition written for a carillon.

The carillon piece performed at the festival was a beautiful arrangement of classical melodies.

French, from 'carillon' meaning a peal of bells.

carillon concert

A performance featuring a carillon, often held in public spaces.

play the carillon

To perform music on a carillon, typically for an audience.

bell

A hollow metallic instrument that produces sound when struck.

chimes

A set of tuned bells used for musical purposes.

To play a catchy tune on a carillon.

The musician really knew how to carillon the crowd!

To make noise in a melodious way similar to a carillon.

He was just carillon-ing away on the piano during the party.