change ringing

noun

1. the art of ringing a series of tuned bells of different tones, as those hung in a church tower, according to any of various orderly sequences.

change-ringing

noun

1. the art of bell-ringing in which a set of bells is rung in an established order which is then changed
2. variations on a topic or theme

Word History and Origins

Origin of change ringing¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

In later chapters, particularly Chapters 5 and 6, on musical symmetry and change ringing, respectively, Roberts presents some abstract group theory.

From Scientific American

For those accustomed to the automated church bells ringing on the hour or at regular intervals, change ringing is a more complex undertaking.

From New York Times

The eyes and ears of the change ringing community have been focused on the cathedral this weekend, site of the annual general meeting of the North American Guild of Change Ringers.

From Washington Post

Those in the neighbourhood of Somersby have too small belfries to allow of change ringing.

From Project Gutenberg

Chapter 6, on change ringing, delves more deeply into group theory.

From Scientific American