great organ
Church's main pipes
The great organ is the main division of a pipe organ, containing the instrument's most powerful and fundamental stops.
It forms the tonal foundation of the organ, typically controlled by the lowest manual (keyboard) and producing the fullest, most commanding sound.
Organists build their registrations around the great organ's principal chorus.
- pedalboardMounted effects pedal array
- keyboardArray of input keys
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- tone colorSonic character of instruments
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