campanology

American  

[kam-puh-nol-uh-jee] / ˌkæm pəˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

1. the principles or art of making bells, bell ringing, etc.

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campanology British  

/ ˌkæmpəˈnɒlədʒɪ, ˌkæmpənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the art or skill of ringing bells musically

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Other Word Forms

• campanologer noun
• campanological adjective
• campanologically adverb
• campanologist noun

Etymology

Origin of campanology

1670–80; < New Latin campanologia, equivalent to Late Latin campān(a) bell ( campanile ) + New Latin -ologia ( -o-, -logy )

Example Sentences

Mr Rudd set out the project's bold blueprint for putting Norwich on the map as a centre of campanology tuition.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2015

St Peter Mancroft is described as an ideal location for novice bell rope pullers, who by dint of tenacious toll toil could one day hope to become to campanology what Usain Bolt is to sprinting.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2015

A correspondent, who is apparently much interested in campanology, asks me how he is to construct what he calls a "true and correct" peal for four bells.

From Amusements in Mathematics by Dudeney, Henry Ernest

Using these fine opportunities, the Fen folk have long cultivated the science of campanology.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various

This giant-gift had been sent to him from Holland in recognition of his musical genius, especially in the matter of campanology.

From My Life as an Author by Tupper, Martin Farquhar