Carillon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɛɹɪˌlɑn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carillon is a noun meaning A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.
Meaning
A tune adapted to be played by musical bells.
More Meanings
- To play a carillon.
- To ring out like a carillon.
- (music) A set of bells, often in a bell tower, sometimes operated by means of a keyboard (manual or pedal), originating from the Low Countries.
Example Sentences
High carilloned Anne's laughter.
Word Forms
- carillons
- carilloning
- carillonning
- carilloned
- carillonned
Synonyms for carillon
Depending on context, synonyms include bell ringing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bell ringing, peal, campanella, campane, caters, bellcote.
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