swell organ

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swell organ (Swell). Section of organ in which the pipes are enclosed in a swell box. Player can increase or diminish vol. of sound by means of swell pedal which opens and closes a Venetian shutter. Manual controlling this is placed above great org. and is known as swell manual. On some modern orgs. ‘swell’ effect may be obtained also on choir and solo manuals.

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