flue stop

noun

1. a rank of flue pipes in an organ.

flue stop

noun

1. an organ stop controlling a set of flue pipes

Word History and Origins

Origin of flue stop¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Cavaill�-Coll subsequently utilized slightly increased pressures for the trebles of his flue stops as well as for his larger reeds.

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He was the first to show that reeds could be made really beautiful and fit for use without help from flue stops.

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