swell manual
[/swɛl ˈmæn.ju.əl/]
nounpl: swell manuals
teclado expressivo
1. A keyboard manual (set of keys) on a pipe organ that controls pipes enclosed in a swell box, allowing dynamic control of volume through a pedal-operated shutter
The organist used the swell manual to gradually increase the volume during the crescendo.
O organista usou o teclado expressivo para aumentar gradualmente o volume durante o crescendo.
2. The set of organ pipes that are housed within an enclosed chamber and controlled by the swell manual
The church's grand organ features a prominent swell manual with rich, warm tones.
O grande órgão da igreja possui um teclado expressivo proeminente com tons ricos e quentes.
The swell manual is a fundamental component of classical pipe organs found in churches, concert halls, and cathedrals. It represents an important advancement in organ design, allowing organists to control dynamics without changing manual position, which is crucial for romantic and modern organ music. This terminology is primarily used within musical and ecclesiastical communities.
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