change-ringing

change-ring

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [cheynj ring]
- /tʃeɪndʒ rɪŋ/
- /tʃeɪndʒ rɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheynj ring]
- /tʃeɪndʒ rɪŋ/

Definitions of change-ringing word

noun change-ringing the art of bell-ringing in which a set of bells is rung in an established order which is then changed 3
noun change-ringing variations on a topic or theme 3
noun change-ringing the act of ringing a series of different changes on a set of bells tuned together 3
noun change-ringing the art of ringing a series of tuned bells of different tones, as those hung in a church tower, according to any of various orderly sequences. 1

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Origin of change-ringing

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

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Parts of speech for Change-ringing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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change-ringing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

Synonyms for change-ringing

noun change-ringing

campanology — the art or skill of ringing bells musically

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