peal of bells
Church bells ringing
A peal of bells is the loud, resonant ringing of bells in sequence or harmony, typically from a church tower or belfry.
The phrase often describes the celebratory sound marking weddings, holidays, or victories: A peal of bells rang out across the village.
By extension, any succession of loud, clear sounds: peals of laughter, peals of thunder.
- tollFee for passage
- ringingSustained resonant sound
- clangLoud metallic sound
- carillonTuned bronze bell instrument
- chimeMelodic bell sound
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