Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of organ pipe that produces sound by means of a vibrating reed: A reed pipe is a component of a pipe organ or similar instrument where the sound is generated by air causing a thin strip of material (the reed) to vibrate within a shallot, contrasting with flue pipes which produce sound like a whistle.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The organ's bright, reedy tone was produced by a rank of reed pipes.
  • The technician adjusted the tuning wire on the reed pipe to correct its pitch.

Advanced Usage

• As a classifier in organ building: Reed pipes are categorized by their tone families, such as , , or , each named after the orchestral instrument they imitate.
  • The chorus reed pipes added a powerful brilliance to the final chord.

Variants and Related Words

• Reed stop (n): The complete set of reed pipes controlled by a single stop knob or lever on an organ console.
  • He pulled out the trumpet reed stop.
• Flue pipe (n): The other primary type of organ pipe, which produces sound without a vibrating reed, serving as a key contrast to the reed pipe.

Synonyms

• Reed (in the specific context of organ terminology): Can be used informally to refer to a reed pipe or reed stop.
  • The reeds were too loud and needed to be regulated.

Related Phrases

• To voice a reed pipe: The process of adjusting a reed pipe's tone, volume, and speech.
  • The organ builder spent the afternoon voicing the new reed pipes.

Noun

1. organ pipe with a vibrating reed