Carillon: meaning, definitions and examples

A 'carillon' refers to a musical instrument composed of at least 23 bells, usually located in a tower. It is played using a keyboard or an automatic mechanism. This word is used in musical contexts to describe the instrument specifically.

• The city's carillon is played every Sunday afternoon.
• She learned to play the carillon while studying at the university.

'Bell tower' refers to a tower that houses one or more bells. It is often found in churches, cathedrals, and public buildings. The term is more architectural and less specific to the musical aspects of the bells inside.

• The old church has a beautiful bell tower.
• Every evening, the bell tower chimes at 6 PM.

A 'chime instrument' refers to any musical instrument that produces sound through the striking of chimes or bells. This term is broader and can include various types of instruments, not just those found in towers.

• She enjoys playing the chime instrument in her music class.
• The concert featured a variety of chime instruments.

'Bell carillon' is another term for 'carillon.' It emphasizes the bells that make up the instrument, but it is less commonly used. It can be used interchangeably with 'carillon' in most contexts.

• The bell carillon in the town square rings every hour.
• They installed a new bell carillon in the cathedral.