campanology
the principles or art of making bells, bell ringing, etc.
Origin of campanology
1Other words from campanology
- cam·pa·no·log·i·cal [kam-puh-nl-oj-i-kuhl], /ˌkæm pə nlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, adjective
- cam·pa·no·log·i·cal·ly, adverb
- cam·pa·nol·o·gist, cam·pa·nol·o·ger, noun
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How to use campanology in a sentence
Using these fine opportunities, the Fen folk have long cultivated the science of campanology.
This giant-gift had been sent to him from Holland in recognition of his musical genius, especially in the matter of campanology.
My Life as an Author | Martin Farquhar TupperAs to bell-ringing, the adepts insist upon it that this is a science; and they give it the name of campanology.
campanology, kam-pan-ol′o-ji, n. the subject or science of bells or bell-ringing.
British Dictionary definitions for campanology
/ (ˌkæmpəˈnɒlədʒɪ) /
the art or skill of ringing bells musically
Origin of campanology
1Derived forms of campanology
- campanological (ˌkæmpənəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjective
- campanologist or campanologer, noun
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