bell chime
Melodic metal ringing
A bell chime is the sound produced when a bell is struck, or a set of bells tuned to produce harmonious tones together.
Chimes often mark the hour or signal events: The bell chime echoed through the valley.
Doorbell chimes replaced the older mechanical ring, producing gentler tones.
The term also refers to musical instruments—tubular bells or hanging metal bars struck to produce melodic notes.
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- ring outSound forth boldly
- tollFee for passage
- pealResonant ringing burst
- gongStruck metal disc
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