carillon
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈrɪlən/
KK: /kæˈrɪlən/
intransitive verb
Definition
To play a set of bells that are struck by hammers controlled from a keyboard.
Example
Every Sunday, the musician will carillon at the church, filling the air with beautiful melodies.
Tense Forms
Past: carilloned
Past Participle: carilloned
Conversation
Did you hear the carillon playing at the church yesterday?
Yeah, it sounded beautiful!
I love how it can carillon for hours without getting old.
Definitely! It creates such a peaceful atmosphere.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ring
chime
toll
Antonyms
silence
mute
hush
noun
Definition
A musical instrument made of a set of tuned bells that are played from a keyboard, often found in a tower.
Example
The beautiful sound of the carillon filled the air during the festival.
Conversation
Did you hear the carillon play at the church yesterday?
Yeah, it sounded beautiful! I love when they ring the bells.
I wonder how they manage to play such complex pieces on the carillon.
Root Explanation
Carillon → It originates from the Old French word *carillon*, which means a set of bells. The term is derived from the verb *carillonner*, meaning to ring bells. A carillon refers to a musical instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are played using a keyboard or automatically.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for a set of bells — that's what a carillon is, a beautiful arrangement of bells that ring together.
Visually Confused Words
cuartillo
cigarillo
chatillon
orillon
clarion
cerillo
carrion