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Noun
chimes- Plural of chime
Verb
chimes- third-person singular of chime
Extensive Definition
Tubular bells (also known as chimes) are musical
instruments in the percussion
family. Each bell is
a metal tube, 30–38 mm (1¼–1½ inches) in
diameter, tuned by altering its length.They range from C4 (middle C) to F5.
Tubular bells are often replaced by Studio Chimes which are a
smaller and usually less expensive instrument. Studio chimes are
similar in appearance to Tubular bells, but each bell has a smaller
diameter than the corresponding bell on Tubular Bells.
Tubular bells are typically struck on the top
edge of the tube with a rawhide- or plastic-headed
hammer. Often, a sustain
pedal will be attached to allow extended ringing of the bells.
The bands of the Indian Army use these bells when playing the Hymn
Abide
With Me. Tubular bells are used in popular
music, as well.
Tubular bells have been popularized in western
culture by the song Carol
of the Bells.
The tubes used provide a purer tone than solid
cylindrical chimes, such as those on a mark
tree.
Futurama's theme
is played on Tubular bells.
See also
- Chime (disambiguation)
- Wind chimes
- Mark tree
- Georgetown Chimeshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Georgetown_Chimes
Used in the popular band Rush also a good
instrument used in school bands.
External links
- Information about tubular bells - Vienna Symphonic Library
chimes in Bulgarian: Оркестрови камбани
chimes in German: Röhrenglocken
chimes in Estonian: Torukellad
chimes in Spanish: Campanas tubulares
chimes in French: Carillon tubulaire
chimes in Italian: Campane tubolari
chimes in Dutch: Buisklokken
chimes in Japanese: チューブラーベル
chimes in Polish: Dzwony rurowe
chimes in Portuguese: Carrilhão de
orquestra
chimes in Russian: Колокола (музыкальный
инструмент)
chimes in Finnish: Putkikellot
chimes in Swedish: Rörklockor
chimes in Ukrainian: Оркестрові
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