carillon

a carillon tower

Meaning

Noun

  • A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.
  • A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.

Origin

  • Borrowed from French carillon.

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