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diapason

diapason

9.8
The full range of notes that an instrument or voice can make
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪəˈpeɪzən/
  • Literature
translation icon : diapasón
  • Nor the real pipe organ whose full diapason trembled the rafters on Christmas Eve.

Examples

  • The choir's performance showcased the full diapason of their vocal abilities.

  • The piano produced a rich diapason that filled the concert hall with music.

  • He adjusted the organ's stops to create a deeper diapason for the church service.

Synonyms

range
vsdiapason
∞ 2.9

The area or limits where something has an effect

is used especially for the full musical or comprehensive scope
gamut
vsdiapason
  • Archaic
1 7.2

The complete range of musical notes from lowest to highest

is the broader term for full scope beyond music as well

Compounds

diapason stop
  • Specialized
9.9

A main sound on a pipe organ that gives a deep, rich tone

How Wide

diapason
  • Literature
9.8
wide-ranging
23 4.1
range
  • Specialized
31 3.7
narrow
181 2.6

Surface Forms

diapason singular
diapasons plural

Etymology

The word diapason comes from the Greek parts dia- 'through' and pas 'all', the same 'all' you see in panorama, so it once meant 'through all' of the notes. That is why diapason now means the whole or full range of something, like the full set of notes of a voice or instrument.