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    Orgues (en. Organs)

    /ɔʁɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A keyboard musical instrument made of several pipes.
    He played Bach on the church organ.
    Il a joué du Bach à l'orgue de l'église.
    A system of pipes used in certain monuments, such as cathedrals.
    The organs of this cathedral are magnificent.
    Les orgues de cette cathédrale sont magnifiques.
    Street organs, a mechanical musical instrument.
    The street organ animated the fair festivities.
    L'orgue de barbarie animait les fêtes foraines.
    Pipe organs producing different sounds.
    Each pipe of the organ produces a different note.
    Chaque tuyau de l'orgue donne une note différente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'organum', which means 'instrument'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to play the organ
    To produce music using an organ.
    jouer de l'orgue
    street organ
    A mechanical system that plays music without human intervention.
    orgue de barbarie
    church organ
    An instrument typically used in a liturgical context.
    orgue de l'église

    Related Words

    music
    The art of combining sounds in a pleasing way.
    musique
    concert
    Musical performance in front of an audience.
    concert
    pianist
    Musician who plays the piano, often in relation to the organ.
    pianiste

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who loves to play the organ.
    This guy is a real 'organist', he spends his days playing.
    Ce type est un vrai 'organiste', il passe ses journées à jouer.
    Used to describe a great musical performance.
    The concert was a real 'organ', what an incredible sound!
    Le concert était un vrai 'orgue', quel son incroyable !