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Organist: meaning, definitions and examples

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organist

 

[ หˆษ”หrษกษ™nษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musician

An organist is a musician who plays the organ, typically in a church or cathedral setting. Organists are skilled in playing the pipe organ, which is a complex musical instrument with multiple keyboards, pedals, and stops. They are responsible for providing musical accompaniment during religious services, weddings, funerals, and other events.

Synonyms

keyboardist, musician, pianist

Examples of usage

  • The organist played a beautiful piece during the wedding ceremony.
  • The cathedral organist has been playing for over 20 years.
Context #2 | Noun

church

In a church context, an organist is a person who plays the organ to accompany hymns, chants, and other religious music. The organist often works closely with the choir director and other musicians to enhance the worship experience.

Synonyms

choral accompanist, church musician

Examples of usage

  • The organist played a solemn tune during the church service.
  • The church organist is known for their improvisational skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "organist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น organista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคฐเฅเค—เคจ เคตเคพเคฆเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Organist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ organis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ organista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒซใ‚ฌใƒณๅฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท organiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ organista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท organist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฅด๊ฐ€๋‹ˆ์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงู„ุฃุฑุบู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ varhanรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ organista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽ็ดๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ organist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orgelleikari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะณะฐะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orqanist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ organista

Etymology

The term 'organist' originated from the Middle English word 'organiste', which came from the Old French 'organiste' and the Latin 'organista'. The role of the organist has been prominent in church music for centuries, dating back to the early use of the pipe organ in religious settings. Organists have played a vital role in enhancing the musical worship experience and continue to be valued members of many church communities.

See also: organ, organic, organism, organization, organize, organized, organizer, organizes, organs.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,149, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.