electronic organ
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Definition
- 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
- (music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ