organum

Meanings

• A musical instrument consisting of a large box with pipes projecting from it, played by opening and closing the valves at the bases of the pipes.

  - "The organum is a complex musical instrument."
  - "Organum music was popular during the Middle Ages."

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Rhymes

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organizer , harmonizer

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Homophones

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1. organum (musical instrument)
   

2. organum (organization)
   

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Variants

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organum , organums

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Forms

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The organum comes in various forms, including the Portative Organ, the Positive Organ, and the Grand Organ. Each form of the organum has its unique characteristics, making it suitable for different musical applications.

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Etymology

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The term 'organum' comes from the Latin word 'organum', which means 'instrument' or 'organ'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest pipe organ in the world is the 'Midmer-Schuchart/Setzer Organ' located in Flint, Michigan, USA. This organ has a total of 23,355 pipes, which is more than any other pipe organ in the world.

2. Did you know that the sound of an organ can be altered significantly by changing the temperature and humidity levels in the organ loft?

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Related Concepts

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1. Organ Building: Organ building is the process of constructing an organ, which is a complex musical instrument consisting of pipes, wind chests, keyboards, and various mechanical and electrical components.

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Culture

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The organum has played a significant role in Western music history, particularly during the Middle Ages. It was used extensively in churches and cathedrals, where it provided the musical accompaniment for religious services.

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