bell-ringers

Church tower performers

Bell-ringers are people who ring bells, especially church bells as part of a group practicing change ringing—a traditional English art of ringing tuned bells in mathematical patterns.

The term extends to any group activity involving handbells or similar instruments.

Figuratively, a bell-ringer is something outstanding or attention-grabbing: That speech was a real bell-ringer.

campanology

belfry

Tower containing bells

towerTall slender edifice
pealResonant ringing burst
chimeMelodic bell sound

rope · sally · backstroke · method · bob · treble · tenor · rounds · touches · hunt

church

verger

Church attendant with staff

sextonChurch building caretaker
congregationAssembled group of worshippers
worshipReligious reverence and praise

service · steeple · parish · Sunday · wedding · funeral · christening · evensong · matins · vespers

handbell

ensemble

Unified group or outfit

concertLive musical performance
choirOrganized group of singers
tableHorizontal furniture surface

melody · harmony · assignment · weaving · four-in-hand · damping · casting · performance · Christmas · caroling

fundraising

canvassers

Those seeking votes or opinions

volunteersUnpaid willing workers
collectorsThose who systematically acquire
solicitorsLawyers who advise clients

donation · charity · campaign · kettle · appeal · pledges · donors · outreach · community · drive

Opposites

church musical roles

bell-ringerschoristers

Church ensemble members

singers · organists · congregation · vocalists · listeners

sound-making vs. sound-receiving

bell-ringerslisteners

Those who attend aurally

hearers · parishioners · townsfolk

Family

ring, bell, ringing, bells, ringer, clanging, tolling, clanged, carillon

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G