1. Plural of carillon; a set of tuned bells in a tower, played from a keyboard or by an automatic mechanism.
Usage: Typically refers to multiple carillon instruments or installations.
2. Plural of carillon; musical compositions written for or performed on carillons.
Usage: Refers to pieces of music rather than the instruments themselves.

Examples

• The cathedral's carillons rang out across the city every Sunday morning.
• Many European churches feature historic carillons that date back centuries.
• The carillonneur performed several traditional carillons during the concert.
• The university installed new carillons in the bell tower last year.
• Visitors could hear the beautiful carillons echoing through the town square.
• The composer wrote several original carillons for the festival.