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What is the range of a typical carillon?

  • 2 octaves

  • 3 octaves

  • 4 octaves

  • 5 octaves

Answer

A typical carillon has a range of 4 octaves, which allows for a wide variety of musical compositions to be played. The National War Memorial Carillon, which Gladys Elinor Watkins played, is an impressive example of this versatile instrument.
Strike a Chord: The Melodious Life of Gladys Elinor Watkins – A New Zealander Music Maestro and Carillonneur (1884–1939)

Strike a Chord: The Melodious Life of Gladys Elinor Watkins – A New Zealander Music Maestro and Carillonneur (1884–1939)

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