reedwork

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noun

Collectively, the reed stops of an organ.

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Meanings

nounreedwork (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentCollectively, the reed stops of an organ.

    The finest reedwork was voiced by a Mr. Jeffrey who brought the art of low pressure reed voicing to a very high standard.

    1976, Laurence Elvin, Forster and Andrews: Their Barrel, Chamber and Small Church Organs, page 102
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    This organ has been praised by many intelligent people, particularly for its reedwork, and I must confess that it gave great pleasure when I examined it.

    1956, Organ Institute Quarterly - Volumes 6-7, page 3233
  2. uncountableThe craft of weaving reeds or grasses, or the goods produced by this craft.

    A highly skilled and attractive craft, reedwork can again be seen at Kasubi .

    1994, St Paul's Cathedral Namirembe: A History and Guide, page 9
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    Metal work, leather work, etc., substituted for woodwork and reedwork during other seasons of the year.

    1939, Harry Amoss, L. Helen DeLaporte, Training Handicapped Children, page 73

    As a hobby, reedwork may well be the most familiar type of basketmaking, but it is not an American Indian tradition.

    1976, Lura LaBarge, Basketmaking from the Beginning, page 41

    there was evidence of excessive cutting of the reedwork, with the tongues loaded to improve regulation, not a Schulze practice.

    2006, Bryan Hughes, The Schulze Dynasty: Organbuilders 1688-1880, page 150

    Others made "plasticine work, women's wool hats, christmas tree decorations, carding buttons, artificial flowers, reedwork ...brushes ... slippers ...... canvas shoes, dresses, millinery ... shirts ... [ and ] flower buttonholes.

    2006, Jeff Keshen, Raymond Benjamin Blake, Social Fabric Or Patchwork Quilt, page 71

Origin

From reed + work.

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