1. small bells with handles that are rung by hand, typically used in musical performances or church services

Examples

• The church choir performed a beautiful piece using handbells during the Christmas service.
• She joined the handbell ensemble at her local community center.
• The children learned to play simple melodies on handbells in music class.
• The handbell choir practiced their arrangement of classical hymns.
• Each musician held two handbells and played their assigned notes.
• The concert featured a stunning handbell performance of holiday favorites.