chimes

Tuned bell sounds

Chimes are a set of tuned bells or metal tubes struck to produce musical tones.

Wind chimes hang outdoors and ring when the breeze moves them.

Door chimes sound when someone arrives.

A clock chimes the hour.

The verb extends to voices joining in: Several others chimed in with their opinions.

Things that chime together harmonize or agree: Her views chimed with mine.

sound

ring

Closed curve shape

ding · dong · toll · clang · resonance · reverberation · overtone · shimmer · sparkle · bright

instrument

bells

Struck metal sound-makers

vibraphone · xylophone · handbells · celesta · mallet · striker · clapper · resonator · tube · metal

wind

breeze

Light, gentle air movement

tinkle · porch · garden · outdoor · bamboo · glass · ceramic · shell · driftwood · hanging

clock

grandfather clock

Tall freestanding pendulum timekeeper

Westminster · Big Ben · toll · strike · announce · time · mantel clock · wall clock · cuckoo clock · pendulum

harmony

accord

Harmony between parties

blend · consonance · resonate · align · correspond · match · harmonize · join in · chorus · together

spiritual

meditation

Focused attention practice

prayer · ceremony · ritual · sacred · cleansing · healing · peaceful · tranquil · awakening · singing bowl

Categories
Opposites
sound quality

chimesthud

Dull impact noise

cacophony · clang · thunk · crash · bang

cultural/symbolic function

chimesalarm

Urgent warning signal

siren · klaxon · buzzer · blare · warning bell

volume/force

chimesgong

Struck metal disc

boom · thunder · crash · bang · rumble

Phrases
Family

chime, chiming, chimed, chime in, wind chime

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G