vox gravissima

Definition of the Latin term vox gravissima in music:

  1. organ stop of 64' or 32' pitch producing very deep notes by combining two higher notes, whose harmonic interaction creates the impression of a deeper note (equivalent to "Acoustic Bass", "Harmonic Bass" or "Resultant Bass" in English and "Basse acoustique" in French)
Language
Latin
Abbreviation
V. gravissima
Synonym

Related terms

Latin musical terms related to vox gravissima:

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