principal
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The principal is a fundamental organ stop that produces the characteristic organ tone. It consists of open cylindrical pipes. Organ stops, including the principal, are mechanisms that control the flow of air to ranks of pipes, thereby influencing the instrument's tone color. The principal stop is considered the backbone of the organ's sound, forming the principal chorus, which is a combination of stops at various pitches that provide a characteristic quality and power.123
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diapason…pipes are also known as principals.
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keyboard instrumentOrgan stops…produced by its diapason, or principal, stops. These are of medium scale (usually about 6 inches diameter at the 8-foot open pipe) and moderate harmonic development—i.e., neither particularly dull nor bright. Such a tone quality becomes boring if heard for a long time. Also, when greater power is required, there…
Read More…produced by its diapason, or principal, stops. These are of medium scale (usually about 6 inches diameter at the 8-foot open pipe) and moderate harmonic development—i.e., neither particularly dull nor bright. Such a tone quality becomes boring if heard for a long time. Also, when greater power is required, there…
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