hand bell
Portable ringing device
A hand bell is a small bell with a handle, designed to be rung by hand.
Teachers use them to signal transitions, servants once summoned staff with them, and choirs arrange them by pitch for melodic performances.
The teacher rang the hand bell to end recess.
Also spelled as one word: handbell.
Closed curve shape
jingle · clang · resonance · ding-dong · clapper · tintinnabulation · knell · clink
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- castPerformers, throw, or splint
- clapperBell's internal striker
- gripSecure manual hold
polish · size · tuned · pitch · tone · set · collection · case
Call to appear
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- announceState something officially
- callContact by phone
notify · servant · butler · reception · desk · concierge · doorman · shopkeeper
Formal event marking occasions
- altarSacred ritual table
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- prayerAddress to deity
- liturgyFormal worship structure
sacrament · temple · church · shrine · sanctuary · monk · priest · acolyte
Organized group of singers
- handbell choirMusical group using tuned bells
- performanceCarrying out a task
- concertLive musical performance
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
musical · octave · notation · assignment · director · gloves · table · foam
ring
Closed curve shape
tinkle · jingle · clang · resonance · ding-dong · clapper · tintinnabulation · knell · clink · bong
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
grip · polish · size · tuned · pitch · tone · set · collection · case · stand
summon
Call to appear
call · notify · servant · butler · reception · desk · concierge · doorman · shopkeeper · counter
ceremony
Formal event marking occasions
liturgy · sacrament · temple · church · shrine · sanctuary · monk · priest · acolyte · procession
choir
Organized group of singers
- handbell choirMusical group using tuned bells
- performanceCarrying out a task
- concertLive musical performance
arrangement · musical · octave · notation · assignment · director · gloves · table · foam · technique
- bellscowbell, cowbells, doorbell, handbell, toll
- instrumentsguitar, guitars, piano, pianos, drum
- rhythm toystambourine, maracas, shakers, egg shaker, egg shakers
- ritual instrumentssinging bowl, shofar, gong, singing bowls, conch shell
- lamellophoneskalimba, thumb piano, finger piano
- alarmsalarm, fire alarm, alert, smoke alarm, burglar alarm
hand bellelectric bell
Current-powered signaling device
pager · intercom · PA system · beeper · loudspeaker
hand bellchurch bell
Bronze ringer in steeple
carillon · Big Ben · Liberty Bell · ship's bell · funeral bell
hand, bell, hands, bells, handed, handing, handy, handful, handedness