The largest instrument in the world involves at least twenty-three bells mounted at the top of a tower. These instruments are called carillons, more commonly known as bell towers. The most famous portrayal of these towers is in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, when the hunchback swings down the bell rope to rescue a woman from death. The law of sanctuary stated that anybody being persecuted by their own country could find refuge and protection in the church. Carillons have been an important part of communities for centuries.
Bell towers have been around for over five centuries, the first recorded one dating back to 1510 A.D. The bell tower was created in the Netherlands when rural towns were competing to have the most extravagant and elegant public clocks. While trying to one up each other, the clock builders began installing more and more bells, then found ways for people to play them by hand (Biemiller). Small Dutch towns used the carillons on market day to play traditional folk songs while the townspeople were shopping and running errands. The music had to be loud enough that the sound could be heard over the noise, while still being enjoyable for the people. The carillons were common enough that they were often used for more significant purposes. Catholic Church bells were rung to ward away evil spirits. For tax collection purposes, a town's boundaries were often defined by the reach of its bells' voices (Santiago). It was said that good bells and good schools were the sign of a well-run city (Guild).
To be considered a carillon, the bell tower must have at least twenty-three bells, which includes a two octave scale. If they have less bells than that, they are just considered a chime. The average carillon has fo...
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When one sees the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral in person or in pictures they are likely to be awestruck. The twin towers of the western façade rise high into the sky, seemingly in an attempt to scrape heaven. Spiky arches seem to grow out of the sides and claw at the ground. Inside it is cavernous with colored light filtering in through the large, intricate stained glass windows. All of these physical qualities make Notre Dame a prime example of Gothic architecture. It does not stand alone in that distinction. One is also likely to see several hundred examples of this style on varying scales throughout Europe. Because, despite its humble origins, Gothic architecture became the standard for religious buildings in the early 11th century thanks to innovative use of new and old design techniques which resulted in majestic buildings that symbolized the builder’s version of heaven.
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Music has shaped the lives of people throughout history. Even in its earliest forms, music has included use of instruments. One of the oldest musical instruments known is a variation of the flute; the original flute is thought to date back nearly 67,000 years ago. Tonight we are going to move throughout the eras with a history of instrumental music. This concert will begin with the Renaissance Era and continue through time until we have reached modern instrumental music.
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