organ point

noun

1. pedal point.

Example Sentences

In No. 23 at the end of the last movement, an organ point reminds us that the full intentions of the composer are not recorded.

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The piano phrase in the Rondo of No. 11 , before the organ point and the pause bar, is striking.

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The final phrase, strengthened by an organ-point on two notes, is fairly thrilling.

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From shore the cheerful watch-cry of cocks rang out at intervals above the organ-point of surf.

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Drift then, from radiance to near-commonplace, above the organ-point of things unsaid.

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