modulated stop
[/ˈmɒdjuleɪtɪd stɒp/]
nounpl: modulated stops
registro modulado
1. In organ music, a stop or rank of pipes that gradually increases or decreases in volume or tonal quality, creating a dynamic variation in sound
The organist used a modulated stop to create a subtle crescendo effect during the baroque piece.
O organista usou um registro modulado para criar um efeito de crescendo sutil durante a peça barroca.
2. A device on a pipe organ that allows the player to transition smoothly between different sound qualities without abrupt changes
The church's new organ featured an advanced modulated stop system for enhanced expressive playing.
O novo órgão da igreja possuía um sistema avançado de registro modulado para uma interpretação mais expressiva.
This is a specialized musical term primarily used in classical music, organ performance, and musical instrument design. It's particularly relevant in countries with strong organ traditions such as Brazil and Portugal, where historic church organs maintain significant cultural importance. The term reflects the evolution of organ technology from purely mechanical to more sophisticated control systems.
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