Dulcianas

/dʌlsiˈɑːnəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dulciana; multiple soft, sweet-toned organ stops or instruments.

Etymology

The plural form of dulciana, following standard English pluralization. Each organ may contain multiple dulcianas among its many different stops.

Kelly Says

A large cathedral organ might have dozens of different stops, including multiple dulcianas—organ building was basically the high-tech industry of medieval music!

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