handbell

British

/ ˈhændˌbɛl /

noun

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

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An usher rang a handbell to get the crowd’s attention.

From Literature

Get in the winter wonderland spirit and experience the joy of live handbell music.

From Seattle Times

He gave two more prim rings of his handbell.

From Literature

He pulled out a brass handbell and rang it.

From Literature

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

From The Guardian

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