the art of bell-ringing in which a set of bells is rung in an established order which is then changed
variations on a topic or theme
First recorded in 1870–75
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In later chapters, particularly Chapters 5 and 6, on musical symmetry and change ringing, respectively, Roberts presents some abstract group theory.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 24, 2018
Chapter 6, on change ringing, delves more deeply into group theory.
From Scientific American ● Feb. 24, 2018
"I'm not happy about it, not at all," Styles said of the change, ringing up baked goods and chicken breasts on a recent afternoon at Big Y's Manchester store.
From Chicago Tribune ● Sep. 26, 2011
She had qualified as an expert in Britain's ancient and honored profession of change ringing.
From Time Magazine Archive
Those in the neighbourhood of Somersby have too small belfries to allow of change ringing.
From A Key to Lord Tennyson's 'In Memoriam' by Gatty, Alfred, Mrs.
Washington National Cathedral is one of about 50 change-ringing bell towers in North America, which also include the Old Post Office Tower — now incorporated into the Trump International Hotel — in downtown Washington.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2018
For Sinclair, like many of her fellow ringers, change-ringing is a mental challenge, like solving a puzzle.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2018
In 2006, Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan became the first change-ringing tower in the United States to have 12 bells, the heaviest of them weighing 1.35 tons.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2015
That is known as change-ringing: Paul Revere was a change-ringer at Old North Church in Boston.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2015
Canon Simpson was an enthusiast about bells, not only about "change-ringing," on which subject he was a recognised authority, but also about the designing and casting of bells.
From Here, There and Everywhere by Hamilton, Frederick Spencer, Lord
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