chimes

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A pair of harps, placed antiphonally in boxes at opposite sides of the stage, plus a theorbo, offer an otherworldly descant, as do the sounds of the celesta and chimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

James chimes in, saying it's his favourite constellation, as the region surrounding it is a part of space where stars are constantly being born.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Another father - Shaun from Gateshead - chimes in that his is cabbage-sized.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Step closer and you hear the contraption appearing to breathe, a tinkling sound like wind chimes emanating from the cooling mechanism that keeps its innards colder than outer space.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

Jessie disappeared, and soon the chimes and bells of a newly installed water wall rang through the neighborhood.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser