on a bell

prepositional phrase

Warned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. broadcastingWarned by the ringing of a bell to remain silent during a period of shooting.

    […] and putting the set "on a bell," the First Assistant Director will call "Roll 'em!"

    1970, Michael Pate, The Film Actor: Acting for Motion Pictures and Television, page 30
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    When the beauty team departs the set, the AD will say, “Let's go on a bell.” A bell sounds throughout the stage, and […]

    2013, Bethany Rooney, Mary Lou Belli, Directors Tell the Story, page 184
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