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wind bell

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Noun1.wind bell - a decorative arrangement of pieces of metal or glass or pottery that hang together loosely so the wind can cause them to tinkle
decoration, ornament, ornamentation - something used to beautify


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Japanese wind bells and a Buddhist sixteen bell chime are examples of this type of wind chime.
As a side enterprise, Soleri achieved commercial success with his signature wind bells of cast bronze and ceramics, which with the slightest breeze emit haunting tones that seem perfectly attuned to Arizona's stark exteriors.
After browsing through the wind bell display for a few minutes, you might notice that not a single electric light is evident, yet the bronze gleams.
 
 
 
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