Flutework

/ˈfluːtwɜrk/ noun

Definition

The pipes of a pipe organ that produce sound by air passing over an edge (as opposed to reeds); collectively, the mechanical parts that create the flute-like tones.

Etymology

Compound of 'flute' and 'work.' This term developed in organ-building terminology during the Medieval and Renaissance periods when pipe organ technology was refined.

Kelly Says

Pipe organs have both flutework (open pipes that whistle) and reedwork (pipes with vibrating reeds)—the flutework pipes are basically oversized recorders, which is why they sound so breathy and pure.

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