Diapason
noun
The full range of sound.
The musical instrument can cover the whole diapason of notes.
Often appears as...
- whole diapason
- diapason of notes
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
A grand swelling burst of harmony.
The orchestra ended with a dramatic diapason.
Often appears as...
- dramatic diapason
- loud diapason
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
A tuning standard for pitch of musical instruments.
He fine-tuned the organ to the standard diapason.
Often appears as...
- standard diapason
- diapason tuning
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
Part of an organ composed of a group of similar pipes.
The organist played a beautiful melody with the diapason.
Often appears as...
- diapason chorus
- diapason stop
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
The full range of sound.
The musical instrument can cover the whole diapason of notes.
Often appears as...
- whole diapason
- diapason of notes
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
A grand swelling burst of harmony.
The orchestra ended with a dramatic diapason.
Often appears as...
- dramatic diapason
- loud diapason
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
A tuning standard for pitch of musical instruments.
He fine-tuned the organ to the standard diapason.
Often appears as...
- standard diapason
- diapason tuning
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
noun
Part of an organ composed of a group of similar pipes.
The organist played a beautiful melody with the diapason.
Often appears as...
- diapason chorus
- diapason stop
Usage tips
Formal
Musical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Scope
Diapason refers to a comprehensive range of sounds a particular instrument can produce.
The pianist's skill allowed her to explore the diapason of the grand piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Music
'Diapason' can be used metaphorically to mean any full range, not strictly sound.
She has an emotional diapason that spans from euphoric joy to deep sorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextually Rich
'Diapason' often implies a richness or quality in the range it refers to.
His voice has a diapason that resonates well in this hall.
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Scope
Diapason refers to a comprehensive range of sounds a particular instrument can produce.
The pianist's skill allowed her to explore the diapason of the grand piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Music
'Diapason' can be used metaphorically to mean any full range, not strictly sound.
She has an emotional diapason that spans from euphoric joy to deep sorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextually Rich
'Diapason' often implies a richness or quality in the range it refers to.
His voice has a diapason that resonates well in this hall.
Pro Tip 1/3Sound Scope
Diapason refers to a comprehensive range of sounds a particular instrument can produce.
The pianist's skill allowed her to explore the diapason of the grand piano.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Music
'Diapason' can be used metaphorically to mean any full range, not strictly sound.
She has an emotional diapason that spans from euphoric joy to deep sorrow.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextually Rich
'Diapason' often implies a richness or quality in the range it refers to.
His voice has a diapason that resonates well in this hall.
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