Though someone saying that they are “Pulling Out All the Stops” today probably means they will be making a huge effort, the real meaning is much more musical.
In the late 19th century, organists used stops to change volume on a pipe organ when they played.
Organ stops are mechanisms—drawknobs, levers, or tablets—that allow an organist to select specific sets of pipes (ranks) to play, enabling a massive variety of timbres and volumes. Each set, or "stop," has a unique sound, typically classified into principal, flute, string, or reed families. They are designated by pitch (e.g., 8ft, 4ft)
So, pulling out all the stops is the loudest an organ can play. Go for it!
Really want to dig deep into that organ part? Watch here.
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