organ

Meanings

• noun

  A large musical instrument of the string family, usually having several keyboards and a pedal keyboard, and capable of producing various tones and effects.

  - "The organ is a popular instrument in churches and concert halls."
  - "The organist played a beautiful piece on the organ during the wedding ceremony."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with organ
orange , organize , ornament , moran

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Variants

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organ , organs , pipe organ , organ- , organo- , organ-grinder , organ-grinders , organ of Corti , organ pipe cactus , Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument , barrel organ , barrel organs , electric organ , electric organs , end organ , end organs , hand organ , hand organs

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Etymology

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The word 'organ' comes from the Greek word 'organon', meaning instrument or tool.

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Trivia

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1. The largest pipe organ in the world is the Great Organ of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Paris, with over 10,000 pipes.

2. The first pipe organs were powered by human labor, with the organist pumping the bellows to produce sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. Orchestra: An orchestra is a large ensemble of musicians playing instruments. While the organ is a type of musical instrument, an orchestra is a group of musicians playing various instruments.

2. Pipe organ: A pipe organ is a type of organ that uses pipes to produce sound. It is the most common type of organ and is found in churches, concert halls, and other venues.

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Culture

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The organ has been an essential instrument in Western classical music since the Baroque period. Composers such as Bach, Handel, and Mendelssohn wrote many works specifically for the organ.

How to Memorize "organ"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape and size of an organ. Visualize the multiple keyboards and pedals.
   - Think of the organ as a large musical instrument used in churches and concert halls.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the organ with churches and religious ceremonies.
   - Think of the organ as a symbol of grandeur and power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Organ Grinder Monkey' to remember the word 'organ'.
   - Think of the organ as a large musical instrument with many keys and pedals.

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