The study and knowledge of bells, including their history, design, casting, music, and the art of bell-ringing.
From Latin campana (bell) plus Greek -logia (study of). This term formalized in English during the 19th century as bell-ringing and bell history became serious scholarly pursuits.
Campanology is one of the oldest specialized hobbies—bell-ringing clubs in England have been continuously active since the 1600s, making it older than most modern sports!
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