Voicing (Noun)
Meaning
The act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The organ technician spent hours on the voicing of the new pipe, carefully adjusting its tone and pitch to match the rest of the instrument.
- The art of voicing a pipe organ is a delicate process that requires a great deal of skill and experience.
- The organ builder's attention to voicing resulted in a rich, full sound that filled the entire cathedral.
- Voicing the reed pipes was a particularly challenging task, as they tended to produce a harsh, nasal tone if not adjusted just so.
- The organ's voicing had been neglected for years, resulting in a dull, uneven sound that was in desperate need of restoration.