church bells

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Scope note
Large bells, often in a set of bells, hung in the tower of a church and rung for various purposes, including the following: to call people to worship services; to mark an event such as a wedding, funeral, festival, etc.; or to mark the hours of the day, in order to keep time for the community. For handbells used at an altar in a church, use "altar bells."
church bells
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024