carillon

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/

Noun

carillon (plural carillons)

1. (musical instrument) 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. A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.

Related terms

• chime
• glockenspiel

Translations

• French: carillon
• German: Carillon
• Italian: carillon
• Portuguese: carrilhão
• Russian: карильо́н

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