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CHOIR [3 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Architecture
  • Religion (General)
DEF

The part of a ... church in front of the altar, lined on both sides with benches, and used by the choir and clergy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture
  • Religion (Généralités)
DEF

Partie de l'église où se déroulent les cérémonies autour de l'autel et où se tiennent le clergé et les chantres qui participent à la célébration liturgique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Arquitectura
  • Religión (Generalidades)
DEF

Lugar de las iglesias donde está el órgano y hay una serie de asientos donde se colocan los cantores.

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Record 2 1999-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
  • Keyboard Instruments
DEF

The group of strings, one per note on the keyboard, which are provided for a stop.

CONT

Each row of jacks controls a complete set of strings (sometimes called choir), with one string for each note.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
DEF

L'ensemble des cordes, pincées par un rang de sautereaux passant par le même registre [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Singing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chant

Spanish

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