Chiff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chiff is a noun meaning (music) The characteristic sound made as part of the attack of certain notes on the organ.
Meaning
(music) The characteristic sound made as part of the attack of certain notes on the organ.
Example Sentences
In all these adjustments, the voicer must have regard to the steady sound of the pipe, to its promptness of speech, and to the presence or absence of any desired starting transient or chiff.
Word Forms
- chiffs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chaff, chaffs, chirp, chime, shake, chiming.
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