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

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

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But change-ringing is a real science, and entails long and assiduous practice and considerable muscular exertion.

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This is an example of an ordinary English peal constructed for change-ringing and shows some of the bells “up,” ready for ringing.

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Probably also change-ringing is governed by the same mode of calculation.

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Eugene went back to his desk with the thought of change ringing in his ears.

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