Koppelflöte

noun

Kop·​pel·​flö·​te
ˈkäpəlˌflātə,
-flə̄tə,
G ˈkȯpəlˌflœ̅tə
plural Koppelflötes
: an organ flute stop of usually 8′ pitch with a neutral tone suitable for combining with other stops

Word History

Etymology

German, from koppel tie, connection (from Middle High German koppel, kuppel, from Old French cople, couple pair, bond) + flöte flute, from Middle High German vloite, from Old French flaute, fleute

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“Koppelflöte.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Koppelfl%C3%B6te. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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