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Oktavflöte
Lenght
Type
Character
Division
Example
Description
4'
Flutes / Flöten
flute-like, pure, shimmering
Oktavflöte
The register known as "Octaveflute" in a pipe organ is designed to produce a sound that is similar to a flute but at the octave above the corresponding unison pitch. It is a principal stop that adds brightness and clarity to the overall organ sound. The pipes for the Octaveflute stop are typically of a cylindrical shape. The mouth or lip of the Octaveflute pipes is designed to produce a focused and clear sound. The Octaveflute stop is often used to enhance the melodic line, create contrast with other stops, or provide a shimmering texture in the organ music.
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