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handbell

/ ˈhændˌbɛl /

noun

  1. a bell rung by hand, esp one of a tuned set used in musical performance

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Masterworks and the Celebration Handbell Ensemble join forces to re-create two heartening musical traditions, the singing of Christmas carols and the ringing of handbells at 7:30 p.m.

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He gave two more prim rings of his handbell.

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He pulled out a brass handbell and rang it.

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Children banged on pots and pans, dogs barked, and handbells rang out.

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Christmas Joy Concert With the Modern Brass Quintet, church choirs, handbell ringers and others.

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