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a division in a pipe organ in which the pipes are enclosed in a swell box
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swell organ — noun a section of a large organ consisting of pipes enclosed in a swell box, usually played with an upper keyboard … English new terms dictionary
swell organ — /ˈswɛl ɔgən/ (say swel awguhn) noun 1. the section of an organ which is fitted with a swell box. 2. the stops which control it …
swell organ — noun : a division in a pipe organ in which the pipes are enclosed in a swell box … Useful english dictionary
Organ console — The console of the Wanamaker Organ in the Macy s (formerly Wanamaker s) department store in Philadelphia, featuring six manuals and colour coded stop tabs. The pipe organ is played from an area called the console, which holds the manuals, pedals … Wikipedia
swell box — noun : a box or chamber in an organ that contains the reeds or a set of pipes and has shutters that open or shut usually by means of a pedal in order to regulate the volume of musical tone * * * a chamber containing a set of pipes in a pipe organ … Useful english dictionary
swell — v., n., & adj. v. (past part. swollen or swelled) 1 intr. & tr. grow or cause to grow bigger or louder or more intense; expand; increase in force or intensity. 2 intr. (often foll. by up) & tr. rise or raise up from the surrounding surface. 3… … Useful english dictionary
Organ swell — Swell Swell, n. 1. The act of swelling. [1913 Webster] 2. Gradual increase. Specifically: (a) Increase or augmentation in bulk; protuberance. (b) Increase in height; elevation; rise. [1913 Webster] Little River affords navigation during a swell… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Swell — Swell, n. 1. The act of swelling. [1913 Webster] 2. Gradual increase. Specifically: (a) Increase or augmentation in bulk; protuberance. (b) Increase in height; elevation; rise. [1913 Webster] Little River affords navigation during a swell to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Swell shark — Swell Swell, n. 1. The act of swelling. [1913 Webster] 2. Gradual increase. Specifically: (a) Increase or augmentation in bulk; protuberance. (b) Increase in height; elevation; rise. [1913 Webster] Little River affords navigation during a swell… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Organ (music) — Organ 1741 Pipe organ in Église Saint Thomas, Strasbourg, France. Classification Keyboard instrument (Aerophone) Playing r … Wikipedia
