No. 12,383 in Russian
карильон
"Карильон" (carillon) is a musical instrument consisting of a set of bells played using a keyboard or automatic mechanism.
In a sentence
Карильон — это музыкальный инструмент с множеством колоколов.
A carillon is a musical instrument with many bells.
In this sentence, 'карильон' refers to the carillon instrument itself, introducing it as a concept.
Вчера в парке звучал карильон, и его мелодии привлекли многих людей.
Yesterday in the park, the carillon was playing, and its melodies attracted many people.
Here, 'карильон' is used to describe the sound of the instrument being played publicly.
Композитор написал новую пьесу специально для карильона.
The composer wrote a new piece specifically for the carillon.
In this instance, 'карильон' refers to the instrument as the intended medium for the new composition.
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