Geigenprinzipal
Definition of the German term Geigenprinzipal in music:
- organ principal stop usually of 8' pitch with a bright and string-like tone (equivalent to "Violin Diapason", "Geigen Diapason", "Viol Diapason", "Violin Principal", or "Viol Principal" in English)
Language
German
Singular
Geigenprinzipal
Plural
Geigenprinzipale
Variants
GeigenprincipalGeigen-PrinzipalGeigen-Principal
Synonym
Musical examples
Music scores that include Geigenprinzipal:
- Robert Schumann: 6 Fugues on B.A.C.H.: No. 6 (1845‑1848) Page 1
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