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WINDCHEST [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-06-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windchest
1, record 1, English, windchest
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wind-chest 2, record 1, English, wind%2Dchest
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airtight chest or box in an organ or similar instrument, which is filled with wind from the bellows, and from which the wind is admitted to the pipes or reeds. 2, record 1, English, - windchest
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Windchest. The pipes sit on top of this very specially constructed wooden box. When a stop is on, air flows from the wind reservoir into the chest. When notes are played, it uses the air from the chest to make the pipes speak. 3, record 1, English, - windchest
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sommier
1, record 1, French, sommier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caisse en bois de l'orgue qui contient l'air sous pression. 2, record 1, French, - sommier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'intérieur du sommier se fait la répartition du vent pour chaque jeu et chaque note. Toutes les parties mobiles du sommier sont actionnées par l'organiste à partir de la console, à savoir les registres et les notes. 3, record 1, French, - sommier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de teclado
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- secreto
1, record 1, Spanish, secreto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caja de madera en el interior del órgano que aloja las ventillas, correderas, tapas y otros componentes de madera; retiene el aire de los fuelles bajo presión y lo distribuye a los tubos para que suenen de acuerdo con el registro seleccionado y la tecla oprimida. 2, record 1, Spanish, - secreto
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