1. bells worn around the necks of cows to help locate them
2. percussion instruments consisting of metal bells without clappers, struck with drumsticks
Usage: music

Examples

• The farmer attached cowbells to his cattle before letting them graze in the mountain pasture.
• We could hear the gentle clanging of cowbells as the herd moved through the valley.
• The drummer added cowbells to create a distinctive rhythm in the song.
• Traditional Swiss cowbells are made of brass and have a distinctive tone.
• The band’s percussionist played cowbells during the Latin music number.
• Cowbells help ranchers keep track of their livestock in dense forests.