Chimes
(chiemz)
A set of tube-shaped
bells
suspended from a frame, each
tuned
to a definite
pitch
, sounded by means of a
hammer
. The
bells
are arranged like a
keyboard
and the range is from
c'
to
f''
on the
treble clef
.
See also;
tubular bells
.
Chimes Pitch Range:
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