Chime (Noun)
Meaning
A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The lonely melody of the chime echoed through the desolate winter landscape, evoking a haunting sense of nostalgia.
- The chime added a touch of whimsy to the otherwise somber orchestral piece, its bright silvery tones ringing out in joyful descant.
- In the percussion section, the young musician carefully selected a mallet to strike the chime, aware that the right touch would make all the difference in the overall sound.
- During the orchestral interlude, the chime sang out with crystalline clarity, its bell-like tones shimmering in perfect harmony with the flutes.
- As the final notes of the symphony faded, the chime lingered, its soft, ghostly voice lingering like a whispered secret in the darkness.