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change ringing

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change ringĀ·ing (rngng)
n.
The ringing of a set of chimes or bells, especially in a belltower, with every possible unrepeated variation.

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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Noun1.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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THE bells that ring out in Halesowen are 300 years old and to mark the occasion Halesowen Parish Church Change Ringing Society has organised a series of events throughout June.
It was in operation until 1986/7 when the bells were removed from the octagon at the base of the spire and hung lower in the tower for change ringing.
Firms which offer to change ringing tones to the tunes of the latest chart hits - and the display panel to show images such as football club emblems - are raking in a fortune from their slice of the calls.
 
 
 
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