vox angelica
noun
Simple meaning
An organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect.
Pronunciation
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vahksanjehlihkuhSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈvɑksænˈdʒɛlɪkə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
music
An organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: An organ stop producing a gentle tremolo effect
Used this way, vox angelica is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It stays understated rather than dramatic. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Music/performance
- Arts writing
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