vox angelica

Definition of the Latin term vox angelica in music:

  1. organ reed stop usually of 8' pitch with a sweet tone (equivalent to "Engelstimme" in German and "Voix Angélique" in French)
Language
Latin
Abbreviation
V. angelica

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to vox angelica:

  • tuba magna – organ reed stop usually of 8' pitch with a very po...
  • tuba mirabilis – organ reed stop usually of 8' pitch with a very po...
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  • vox mystica – organ reed stop of 8' pitch with a very soft tone