Clarabella

/ˌklærəˈbɛlə/ noun

Definition

A type of organ stop that produces a clear, soft, flute-like tone, commonly found in pipe organs.

Etymology

From Italian 'chiara' (clear) + 'bella' (beautiful), literally meaning 'clear-beautiful', named for its pleasant, transparent sound quality.

Kelly Says

Organ stops have poetic names that describe their sound—clarabella pairs Italian for 'clear' and 'beautiful' because it sounds like liquid clarity, making music a language of its own!

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