diapason

• Substantiv, das den gesamten Umfang oder Bereich bezeichnet, insbesondere von Musiknoten oder Tönen; historisch in der Musiktheorie und im Orgelbau verwendet.

A noun referring to a comprehensive range or scope, especially of musical notes or tones; historically used in music theory and organ building.

1. Musical rangeC2formal

   The entire range of a musical instrument or voice, from the lowest to the highest note.

   Tonumfang

   • The singer's voice covered a wide diapason.
   • The organ's diapason stop produces a rich, full sound.
   • The composer wrote for the full diapason of the orchestra.

   Synonymecompassgamutrange

2. Standard of pitchC2formal

   A standard or reference for musical pitch, often referring to a specific organ stop.

   Stimmtonhöhe

   • The diapason was set at A440 for the concert.
   • The organ builder tuned the pipes to the correct diapason.
   • The choir used a tuning fork to establish the diapason.