What is the primary role of a carillonneur?
Bell tuner
Bell ringer
Bell maker
Bell player
Answer
The primary role of a carillonneur is to play the carillon, a large musical instrument consisting of numerous bells. As the first official carillonneur of the National War Memorial Carillon, Gladys Elinor Watkins was responsible for performing music on this impressive instrument.
Strike a Chord: The Melodious Life of Gladys Elinor Watkins – A New Zealander Music Maestro and Carillonneur (1884–1939)
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