reed stop

American

noun

a set of reed pipes in a pipe organ.

reed stop British

noun

an organ stop controlling a rank of reed pipes

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Etymology

Origin of reed stop

First recorded in 1720–30

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reed stop

In German and Dutch organs the term cornet is sometimes applied to a pedal reed stop.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various

Originally, a deepÐtoned instrument of the oboe or bassoon family; thence, a bass reed stop on the organ.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

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