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07-06-2015, 06:39 PM
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the song of big ben?

most here are from the uk,so maybe you can answer this one,the theme that big been plays on the hour,is it an actual song or just a chime?
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07-06-2015, 06:48 PM
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Re: the song of big ben?

A chime!
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07-06-2015, 07:02 PM
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Re: the song of big ben?

Yes, it's a chime
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07-06-2015, 07:14 PM
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Re: the song of big ben?

thanks
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07-06-2015, 07:21 PM
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Re: the song of big ben?

Big Ben Chimes

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08-06-2015, 06:03 PM
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Re: the song of big ben?

It's a much-imitated chime. My local town hall has a tower clock that uses the same chime.
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It is the "Westminster" chime.
 

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