1. The entire range or scope of something, especially in music or sound.
2. A deep, resonant sound or note; a burst of sound.
3. In music, a standard of pitch or tuning; also, a pipe organ stop that produces a full, rich tone.
Usage: musical

Examples

• The orchestra's performance spanned the full diapason of human emotion.
• The church organ's diapason filled the cathedral with a magnificent, rolling sound.
• Her voice had a remarkable diapason, from whisper-soft to powerfully resonant.
• The composer explored the entire diapason of the instrument's capabilities.
• A diapason of applause erupted from the audience after the final act.
• The tuning fork established the diapason for the entire ensemble.