Carillons: meaning, definitions and examples

Carillons often refer to a set of bells in a tower, usually played using a keyboard or by an automated mechanism, primarily in churches or campuses.

• The carillons played a beautiful melody at noon
• The university's carillons can be heard across the campus

Chimes create melodious sounds often used in clocks, decorations, or musical instruments, and can be played manually or mechanically.

• The wind chimes on the porch created a soothing sound
• The clock chimes every hour

Bells are musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, used for different purposes including ceremonies, warnings, or music. They can be hand-held or part of larger structures.

• The school bells signaled the end of the day
• The church bells rang out on Christmas Eve

A bell tower is a tall structure designed to house bells, which can be found in churches, town halls, or campuses.

• The historic bell tower is the tallest building in the town
• They climbed the bell tower to get a better view of the city