I really like the Japanese school bell sound. It´s so cheerful. :)

School Chime
 

In case anyone was interested, The name of this chime is called the Westminster Quarters. It was created in the 1920's by Gustav Becker. It was traditionally used in towns as a marker for the quarter hours, half hours and the start of the hour. There were also variations of this tune for the start of the morning and the end of the workday. Many towns in Japan still broadcast this over a loudspeaker. Note: This is also the chime for Big Ben in London, England.

Yeah, I remember when the first time I heard that bell in college, it's soo much better then that annoying ring from high school.

thinking about it that tune is very familiar but not as a school bell.


Grandfather clocks and similar sometimes chime that just before the Hour.

there were some words we used to sing to it-- but I forget them. Maybe even some church clocks chime like that too.
aslo I believe some church bells play that. fascinating if it is used as a school bell in Japanese school. and in japanese anime.

ah thanks for that information stephan.

I have a clock that does that sound, and it's not Japanese.

Actually Japan copy the chime from BBC program that use this chime in its broadcasting. The one who invent it want something that feel softer and not bringing the memory of bomb warning alarm in WWII so he chose this chime. (I think it's after WWII)