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change ring·ing

(rĭng′ĭng)

The ringing of a set of chimes or bells, especially in a belltower, with every possible unrepeated variation.

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change′ ring`ing

the art of ringing changes in various sequences on a peal of bells.

[1870–75]

change ringing

the art of sounding a ring or set of from 3 to 12 tuned bells according to intricate patterns of sequences.

See also: Bells

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change ringing - ringing tuned bells in a fixed order that is continually changing

carillon playing, carillon, bell ringing - playing a set of bells that are (usually) hung in a tower

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Bell ringing in England is unusual in that the method of hanging the bells allows the speed of the bell to be changed at will, hence the term 'change ringing.'.