kam.pä.na

Definitions

1. noun

A large, often decorative, bell, especially one used in a church or a public building.

“The sound of the campana filled the entire town square on New Year’s Eve.”

2. noun

A type of drum used in Latin American music.

“The mariachi band began to play with the campana providing the rhythm.”

3. noun

A type of wind chime or bell, typically hung in a tree or from a balcony.

“The gentle breeze caused the campana to ring out, creating a soothing melody.”

4. noun

A type of bell used in a telephone system.

“The old switchboard had a campana that rang to signal incoming calls.”

5. verb

To ring or sound a campana.

“The musician began to campana the large bell, creating a beautiful sound.”