reed stop (Meaning)
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reed stop (n)
an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument
Synonyms & Antonyms of reed stop
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reed stop Sentence Examples
- The cathedral organ reverberated with the haunting tones of the reed stop.
- The composer's score called for a prominent reed stop to convey the majestic grandeur of the piece.
- The organist deftly manipulated the reed stop to create a rich, velvety sound.
- The reed stop simulated the warm, buzzing timbre of an oboe or clarinet.
- Baroque composers frequently employed the reed stop to evoke a sense of grandeur and opulence.
- The reed stop's strength and piercing quality made it a popular choice for tutti passages.
- The decaying harmonics of the reed stop lent a unique and unforgettable character to organ music.
- The reed stop required careful articulation to avoid creating a harsh or strident sound.
- The vocal nature of the reed stop allowed it to blend seamlessly with human voices in choral performances.
- The subtle variations in the reed stop's voicing gave organists a wide range of expressive possibilities.
FAQs About the word reed stop
an organ stop with the tone of a reed instrument
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The cathedral organ reverberated with the haunting tones of the reed stop.
The composer's score called for a prominent reed stop to convey the majestic grandeur of the piece.
The organist deftly manipulated the reed stop to create a rich, velvety sound.
The reed stop simulated the warm, buzzing timbre of an oboe or clarinet.
