CELESTINA


Meaning of CELESTINA in English

I. ˌseləˈstēnə, ˌche- noun

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Etymology: Italian, feminine of celestino heavenly, from celeste, from Latin caelestis — more at celestial

: a 4-foot organ stop of flute quality

II. noun

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Etymology: probably irregular from Latin caelestis heavenly

: a largely experimental keyboard musical instrument producing sustained tones by means of a usually rosined-silk wheel that is made to rub against a tuned string or bar during the depression of each key

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