Diapason (Noun)
Meaning
Either of the two main stops on a pipe organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The organist carefully selected the diapason stop to produce a rich, full-bodied sound that filled the cathedral.
- The pipe organ's diapason stop was particularly well-suited to the classical music being performed.
- In the organ's specification, the diapason was listed as an 8-foot stop, indicating its pitch range.
- The organ builder took great care in crafting the diapason pipes to ensure a clear, resonant tone.
- The diapason stop on the pipe organ added depth and complexity to the hymn being played.