tubular bells

Noun

Meaning

tubular bells pl (plural only)

(music, percussion) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

castanets xylophone claves

Examples

During this week, he completed "Part One" of Tubular Bells; "Part Two" was then compiled over a number of months. citation Virgin years (1973–91) Tubular Bells is Oldfield's most famous work. Source: Internet

Interviewed by Steve Wright in May 2015 for his BBC Radio 2 show, Oldfield said that he was currently working on a "prequel to Tubular Bells" which was being recorded using analogue equipment as much as possible. Source: Internet

He also suggested that he may soon be starting work on a possible fourth Tubular Bells album. Source: Internet

It celebrated the 30th anniversary of Tubular Bells, Oldfield's 50th birthday and his marriage to Fanny in the same year. Source: Internet

This album was still inspired by themes from Tubular Bells, but differed in lacking a clear two-part layout. Source: Internet

Tubular Bells spent 11 weeks (10 of them consecutive) at No. 2 before its one week at the top. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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