The distance between the stringed objects in a chime affects the pitch and resonance of the sound produced. When the strings are closer together, the chime will transmit sound more efficiently and the vibrations will interact more closely, resulting in a richer and louder sound. Conversely, if the strings are too far apart, the chime may lose its ability to effectively transmit sound.
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Most of the vibration, and the sound that is a result of that vibration, is in the tubes of the chime. When they hit each other it causes a vibration at a certain frequency which causes a note to issue from the chime. I've linked a wind chime guide that shows the different parts of a chime, part #5 is where the vibration occurs.
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