Dulcets

/ˈdʌlsɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of dulcet; things or sounds that are sweet and melodious, or a type of organ stop.

Etymology

From Old French 'doulcet' (sweet), from Latin 'dulcis,' with the regular English plural '-s' added.

Kelly Says

In organs, 'dulcets' are stops that produce especially sweet and soft sounds—church organists would pull these stops when they wanted the music to sound gentle and charming!

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