vox angelica
/ˌvɒks anˈdʒɛlɪkə
/noun
A soft stop on an organ or harmonium which is tuned slightly sharp to produce a tremolo effect.According to Grove, the name Vox Angelica was first used around 1750 for a small 2' reed stop.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from late Latin, literally 'angelic voice'.
- holding paddock
- holding pattern
- holding tank
- hold no brief for
- hold off
- hold on
- hold one's breath
- hold one's ground
- hold one's head up (or hold one's head high)
- hold one's horses
- hold one's nose
- hold one's own
- hold one's peace
- hold (one's) serve (or service)
- hold one's tongue
- hold one's whisht
- hold on to
- hold (or have) a wolf by the ears
- hold (or have) in derision
- hold (or keep) someone/thing at bay
- hold (or put) a gun to someone's head
- hold out
- holdout
- hold out for
- hold out on