Noun
tubular bells pl (plural only)
(music, percussion) A percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal tubes that are struck with a mallet.
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