Church organ: meaning, definitions and examples

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church organ

 

[ ˈtʃəːtʃ ˈɔːɡən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A church organ is a large musical instrument with pipes of different lengths and sizes that produce sound when air is pushed through them. It is commonly found in churches and is often used to accompany hymns and other religious music.

Synonyms

organ, pipe organ.

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Word Description / Examples
church organ

This term is typically used to refer to an organ specifically located in a church setting. It often implies the instrument is used for religious services or ceremonies.

  • The church organ played beautifully during the Sunday service.
  • They are raising funds to restore the old church organ.
pipe organ

This is a specific type of organ that uses pipes to produce sound. It is commonly found in churches but can also be found in large concert halls. The term emphasizes the type of organ rather than its location.

  • The pipe organ's sound filled the cathedral with a rich melody.
  • She has been invited to play the historic pipe organ at the concert hall.
organ

This is a more general term that can refer to any type of organ, not just the ones found in churches. It could also refer to electric organs or organs in concert halls.

  • He learned to play the organ when he was a child.
  • The organist performed a solo piece that captivated the audience.

Examples of usage

  • The church organist played a beautiful melody during the wedding ceremony.
  • The sound of the church organ filled the cathedral with music.

Translations

Translations of the word "church organ" in other languages:

🇵🇹 órgão de igreja

🇮🇳 चर्च अंग

🇩🇪 Kirchenorgel

🇮🇩 organ gereja

🇺🇦 церковний орган

🇵🇱 organy kościelne

🇯🇵 教会のオルガン

🇫🇷 orgue d'église

🇪🇸 órgano de iglesia

🇹🇷 kilise orgu

🇰🇷 교회 오르간

🇸🇦 عضو الكنيسة

🇨🇿 kostelní varhany

🇸🇰 kostolný organ

🇨🇳 教堂风琴

🇸🇮 cerkvene orgle

🇮🇸 kirkjuorgel

🇰🇿 шіркеу органы

🇬🇪 ეკლესიის ორგანო

🇦🇿 kilsə orqanı

🇲🇽 órgano de iglesia

Etymology

The church organ has a long history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. It evolved over centuries, with significant developments during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Organs became an integral part of church music in Western civilization, with composers like Bach and Handel writing music specifically for the instrument. The church organ continues to be a symbol of sacred music and tradition to this day.