Carillon (Noun)
Meaning 1
Playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Set of bells hung in a bell tower.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The beautiful carillon in the town square was played every Sunday morning to signal the start of church services.
- The university's carillon was a popular spot for proposals and weddings due to its romantic atmosphere.
- As the clock struck noon, the carillon in the city hall tower began to chime out a lively tune.
- The carillon in the cathedral was one of the largest in the country, with over 50 bells of varying sizes.
- Every Christmas Eve, the carillon in the town square played a special concert of holiday music to get everyone in the mood for the season.