tubular bells

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English

Etymology

A man playing a set of tubular bells.

From tubular (adjective) +‎ bells.[1][2]

Pronunciation

Noun

tubular bells pl (normally plural, singular tubular bell)

  1. (music) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet, producing sounds like those of church bells.
    Synonyms: chimes, tubular chimes

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References

  1. ^ tubular bells, n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford: Oxford University Press, September 2023.
  2. ^ tubular bells, n.”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.

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