carillon

noun

car·​il·​lon ˈker-ə-ˌlän How to pronounce carillon (audio)
-lən,
ˈka-rə-;
ˈker-ē-ˌän,
-ˌōn,
ˈka-rē-;
kə-ˈril-yən
1
a
: 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

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In 2000, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation donated a carillon as part of its living memorial program. arkansasonline.com, 14 Sep. 2024 The singing tower, the centerpiece of the gardens, offers a rare chance to hear a carillon in action. 17 of 26 Blowing Rocks Preserve Conkel considers Blowing Rocks Preserve, located in quiet Hobe Sound, a hidden gem of Florida. Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2023 Any of the decks or the widow’s walk are excellent bird-watching platforms or a perch from which to hear the 57-bell carillon from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. John R. Ellement, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2023 The carillon concerts happen rain or shine. courant.com, 18 June 2021 See all Example Sentences for carillon 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
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 24 Nov. 2024.

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carillon

noun
car·​il·​lon ˈkar-ə-ˌlän How to pronounce carillon (audio)
-lən
: a set of bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard

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