orgue

/ɔʁɡ/; /oʊrɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A large musical instrument with a keyboard and pipes, used to accompany singing or to play alone.

“The church had a magnificent pipe organ that dominated the nave.”

2. verb

to play or accompany with an organ, especially in a formal or ritualistic manner.

“The choir organized the hymns in preparation for the wedding.”

Synonyms

  • harmonium
  • pipe organ

Antonyms

  • dissonance
  • silence