chime
钟声,报钟声,鸣钟,报钟
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Definitions
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- : an apparatus for striking a bell so as to produce a musical sound, as one at the front door of a house by which visitors announce their presence.
- : Often chimes. a set of bells or of slabs of metal, stone, wood, etc., producing musical tones when struck.a musical instrument consisting of such a set, especially a glockenspiel.the musical tones thus produced.carillon.
- : harmonious sound in general; music; melody.
- : harmonious relation; accord: the battling duo, in chime at last.
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chimed, chim·ing.
- : to sound harmoniously or in chimes as a set of bells: The church bells chimed at noon.
- : to produce a musical sound by striking a bell, gong, etc.; ring chimes: The doorbell chimed.
- : to speak in cadence or singsong.
- : to harmonize; agree: The scenery chimed perfectly with the play's eerie mood.
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Examples
During her 72 days, she built a home, then moved on to construct a chair for herself, a makeshift sauna, and finally a wind chime.
She chose what she chose, adding the tonalities and resonances of strings, chimes, water sounds, keyboard effects and layered voices to create its singular sound palette.
Old organ chimes hang from the walls above the main workspace.
A warning chime sounds, the doors whoosh shut, and the train begins to glide into the landscape.
When Live View is activated, the Echo Show makes a chime and pops up a notice on the screen, but this video feed goes only one way.
Fans will have the opportunity to chime in via Twitter and vote on certain aspects of the show.
If immigration reform is being considered by Congress, Iowa Republican Steve Kingis always sure to chime in.
Karl Lagerfeld (always one to chime in) does not approve of the habit.
Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chavez was quick to chime in, dismissing her as a “bandit.”
It had such a low, musical chime that the children listened delightedly, never once giving a thought as to who it might be.
As its chime died away, he arose and stole forth into the tranquil night.
The chime of another hour quarter came in due order; still there was no sign of action.