What is the primary purpose of a carillon?
Decoration
Timekeeping
Playing Music
Communication
Answer
The primary purpose of a carillon is to play music. Carillons are large, complex instruments consisting of numerous bells that are played using a keyboard. They are often found in churches, universities, and public spaces, and can be used for both secular and religious music.
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