"ring of bells" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rings of bells [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|rings of bells}} ring of bells (plural rings of bells)
  1. (music) A set of large bells of English origin, played by means of a wheel that moves each bell in a nearly 360-degree arc. Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Percussion instruments Synonyms: peal of bells

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