Definition

1. Noun:
   • An electronic musical instrument: An "electronic organ" is a keyboard instrument that produces sound electronically, typically designed to imitate the sound of a traditional pipe organ or other instruments. It generates tones through electronic circuits or digital samples.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The church purchased a new electronic organ for the choir. (The church purchased a new electronic keyboard instrument for the choir.)
  • He practiced his scales on the electronic organ every evening. (He practiced his musical scales on the electronic keyboard instrument every evening.)

Advanced Usage

• "to play the electronic organ": to perform music using this instrument.
  • She learned to play the electronic organ at a young age. (She learned to perform music using this electronic instrument at a young age.)

Variants and Related Words

• Organ (n): A general term for a keyboard instrument, often referring to a pipe organ or electronic organ.
  • The pipe organ has a different sound mechanism than the electronic organ.
• Keyboard (n): A broad term for instruments played using a row of keys, which can include electronic organs, pianos, and synthesizers.
  • Many modern bands use a keyboard instead of a traditional electronic organ.

Synonyms

• Electric organ: An alternative name for the same type of instrument.
• Hammond organ: A famous brand and type of electronic organ, often used as a synonym in specific musical contexts (e.g., jazz, rock).

Related Phrases

• Portable electronic organ: A lightweight, movable version of the instrument.
  • The musician toured with a portable electronic organ. (The musician traveled and performed with a movable electronic keyboard instrument.)

Related Idioms

Noun

1. (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ