Westminster Quarters is a musical composition that consists of a set of four short melodic phrases. It is most commonly associated with the chimes of Big Ben, the clock tower located at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London. The tune is used to mark the quarter hours, with each segment of the melody corresponding to a specific time: 1. The first phrase chimes at the quarter hour. 2. The second phrase chimes at the half hour.
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