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carillon

noun
car·​il·​lon | \ ˈker-É™-ËŒlän How to pronounce carillon (audio) , -lÉ™n, ˈka-rÉ™-; ˈker-Ä“-ˌän, -ˌōn, ˈka-rÄ“-; kÉ™-ˈril-yÉ™n \

Definition of carillon

1a : a set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
b : an electronic instrument imitating a carillon
2 : a composition for the carillon

Examples of carillon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hammond, who graduated from Duke in 1968, began playing the 50-bell carillon his freshman year. Jonathan Drew, ajc, "Man who played Duke Chapel bells for 50 years dies," 25 Feb. 2021 The carillon can be heard on both sides of the river and in nearby parking lots, so the park district is encouraging people to do social distancing. Michelle Mullins, chicagotribune.com, "This Week in Naperville," 26 Dec. 2020 Revelers can enjoy both a video and a concert featuring the 160-foot, 72-bell carillon in Moser Tower near the Riverwalk at the base of Rotary Hill. Jen Banowetz, chicagotribune.com, "5 things to do in Naperville and the Fox Valley for New Year’s Eve," 18 Dec. 2020 Kleem explained that there are two ways for the clock tower to perform as a carillon. Rich Heileman, cleveland, "BW student masks ‘a sign of respect for others’ health’: Around The Town," 20 Nov. 2020 The daily carillon concerts are included with regular Bok admission. Dewayne Bevil, orlandosentinel.com, "Holidays at Bok Tower: Carillon concerts, a feast, new exhibit," 17 Nov. 2020 The Metz Grand Carillon, a 65-bell carillon recently relocated to IU’s campus arboretum, will play the school fight song any time the Hoosiers score. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, "IU football coach Tom Allen expects a normal game atmosphere ... once the game begins," 22 Oct. 2020 On April 4, 1952, 8-year-old was among the children assembled in Meridian Hill Park to witness the announcement by Holland’s of her country’s gift of a carillon to the people of the United States. John Kelly, Washington Post, "Ringing in the years: It took a while for the Netherlands Carillon to find its home," 13 May 2020 In a world that suddenly got scary, a centuries-old sound of hope and reassurance will be offered across Northeast Ohio in free carillon concerts this weekend at four locations. Brian Albrecht, cleveland, "Carillons unite in performances to lift spirits during coronavirus crisis," 20 Mar. 2020

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First Known Use of carillon

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for carillon

French, alteration of Old French quarregnon, modification of Late Latin quaternion-, quaternio set of four — more at quaternion

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The first known use of carillon was in 1775

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“Carillon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carillon. Accessed 12 Mar. 2021.

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carillon

noun
car·​il·​lon | \ ˈker-É™-ËŒlän How to pronounce carillon (audio) , -lÉ™n \

Kids Definition of carillon

: a set of bells sounded by hammers controlled by a keyboard

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