English Explanatory Dictionary

tubular bells

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet, producing sounds like those of church bells.

Pronunciation

/ˌtjuːbjʊlə ˈbɛlz/ /ˈt͡ʃuː-/ /-bjə-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-tubular bells.wav /ˌt(j)ubjələɹ ˈbɛlz/ /-bju-/

Word forms

tubular bells tubular bell

Etymology

From tubular (adjective) + bells.

Synonyms

chimes tubular chimes
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