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Chimes

The chimes is a musical instrument. Listen to 4 recordings and learn how it makes its sound.

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Westminster chimes (1 January 1945)
1:12Public domainby Great BrightstarWikimedia Commons
1:12
Winter Chimes (ISRC USUAN1100009)
2:38CC BY 3.0by Kevin MacLeodWikimedia Commons
2:38
The chimes of liberty-Victor 18952-Goldman Band
3:10Public domainby Edwin Franko Goldman (composer, director)…Wikimedia Commons
3:10
Chimes of Liberty - Concert Band - United States Air Force Heritage of America Band
3:12Public domainWikimedia Commons
3:12

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From Wikipedia

Chimes are a percussion instrument, sets of bells in varying pitches.

Chime (bell instrument), an array of large bells, typically housed in a tower and played from a keyboard

Frequently asked questions

What does a chimes sound like?

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