wind chimes

Hanging melodic tubes

Wind chimes are a decorative arrangement of suspended tubes, rods, or other objects that produce musical sounds when moved by the wind.

They typically hang from porches, trees, or garden structures, creating ambient tones as the pieces strike against each other or a central clapper.

Materials range from metal and bamboo to glass and shells, each producing distinctive sounds.

The wind chimes on the patio made a gentle tinkling in the breeze.

sound

tinkle

Light, clear ring

  • dingSmall surface imperfection
  • ringClosed curve shape
  • clangLoud metallic sound

jingle · resonance · tone · pitch · timbre · melody · tinkling · peal · reverberation · sonorous

decor

porch

Covered entryway structure

hanging · ornamental · mobile · decorative · outdoor · veranda · pergola · eaves · tree · window

meaning

meditation

Focused attention practice

peace · memorial · remembrance · spiritual · zen · mindfulness · calming · soothing · contemplation · tribute

material

bamboo

Tall woody grass

brass · glass · ceramic · wood · shell · bronze · steel · crystal · stone · recycled

breeze

gust

Brief wind surge

flutter · blow · airflow · current · sway · drift · puff · whisper · rustle · movement

Categories
Opposites
sound production method

wind chimesdrum

Struck percussion cylinder

piano · trumpet · orchestra · church organ · percussion ensemble

scale and volume

wind chimesbell tower

Structure housing large chimes

church bells · carillon · Big Ben · foghorn · air raid siren

sonic character

wind chimesjackhammer

Power tool for breaking concrete

car alarm · industrial noise · machinery · smoke alarm · discord

Family

wind, windy, winding, chime, winds, winded, chimes, chiming, chimed

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G