<Tr> <Th> Composed </Th> <Td> 1919 (1919) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Play (help info) </Td> </Tr> <P> "Carol of the Bells" is a popular Christmas carol, with music by Ukrainian composer Mykola Leontovych in 1914 and lyrics by Peter J. Wilhousky . The song is based on the Ukrainian folk chant "Shchedryk". Wilhousky's lyrics are copyrighted; the music is in the public domain . </P> <P> The music is based on a four - note ostinato . It has been performed in many genres: classical, metal, jazz, country music, rock, and pop . The piece has also been featured in films, television shows, and parodies . </P>

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