dulciana
/ˌdʌlsiˈænə/
noun
- A soft, sweet-sounding organ stop, similar to a flute.
- The organist pulled out the dulciana stop to create a gentle, calming sound.
- She preferred the dulciana over the louder reeds for quiet meditative pieces.
- In the old church, the dulciana added a warm, mellow tone to the hymns.