chime

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument that produces a clear, ringing sound when struck.

  - "The choir produced beautiful music with their chimes."
  - "The sound of the bells and chimes filled the church."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʃaɪm/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtʃaɪm/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

alarm , bell , buzz , buzzer , carillon , clapper , curfew , ding-dong , dinger , glockenspiel , gong , peal , ringer , siren , tintinnabulum , tocsin , toll , vesper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chime
crime , prime , time

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Variants

List of all variants of chime that leads to same result
chime , chimes , chimed , chimer , chimere , chimers , chiming , chine , chines , chime in , chimed in , chimes in , chiming in , chime in with , wind chime

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Etymology

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Old English cyman, meaning 'to come together' or 'to sound'. The word 'chime' comes from the Old French word 'sonner', meaning 'to sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest carillon in the world is located in Belgium and contains 74 bells.

2. The word 'chime' is also used to describe a harmonious or pleasing arrangement of sounds or voices.

3. Chimes have been used in religious contexts since ancient times, with the earliest known bell dating back to 3500 BC in China.

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Related Concepts

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1. bell: A chime is a type of bell, but not all bells are chimes. A chime is characterized by its clear, ringing sound and is often made of metal.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'chime' is often used metaphorically to describe a harmonious or pleasing sound or arrangement. In music, a chime is a type of bell or set of bells that produce a clear, ringing sound. Chimes have been used in religious and secular contexts throughout history, and are often associated with joy, celebration, and the passage of time.

How to Memorize "chime"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of bells hanging from a tower, each one producing a clear, ringing sound when struck.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chime' with the sound of bells ringing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-H-I-M-E' to remember the meaning: 'Chimes Hang In Majestic Elevation'.

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