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organist

/ˈɔːr.ɡən.ɪst/
or · gan · ist
Plural:organists
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Adjective:organistic
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• noun

1

A musician who plays any type of organ, especially a pipe organ or electronic organ in a church, cathedral, or concert hall.

Example

"The cathedral organist performed a complex prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach at the conclusion of the service."

2

In historical musicology, a singer or composer of medieval organum (early polyphonic chant).

Example

"Perotin was celebrated by his contemporaries as the finest organist of the Notre-Dame school of polyphony."

3

Any of several small, brightly colored Neotropical finch-like songbirds of the genus Euphonia or the myadestes solitaire (Myadestes genibarbis), noted for their rich, flute-like or organ-like vocalizations.

Example

"High in the cloud forest canopy, the melodious notes of the organist echoed through the mist."

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• Nearby Words

organically
organism
organismal
organist
organizable
organization
organizational

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French organiste and Medieval Latin organista, derived from Latin organum ('musical instrument, organ').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Organist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/organist
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