Wind chimes create sound through the movement of their parts when the wind blows. Here’s how it works:

1. Components: Wind chimes typically consist of several tubes or rods (the “chimes”), a top piece (called a “header” or “striker”), and sometimes a clapper or striker that hits the tubes.

2. Movement: When the wind blows, it causes the chimes to sway or move. The clapper or striker often swings and strikes the tubes or rods.

3. Sound Production: As the clapper hits the tubes, it causes them to vibrate. These vibrations produce sound waves that we hear as musical tones or chimes.

4. Resonance: The length, material, and thickness of the tubes affect the pitch and tone of the sound. Longer tubes produce lower notes, while shorter tubes produce higher notes.

The combination of these factors results in the soothing, melodic sounds typically associated with wind chimes.