organist

[ awr-guh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who plays the organ.

organist

/ ˈɔːɡənɪst /

noun

1. a person who plays the organ

Word History and Origins

Origin of organist¹

1585–95; < Medieval Latin organista; equivalent to organ ( um ) organ + -ista -ist

Example Sentences

John had been a noted organist at home and went to work playing in a Philadelphia restaurant, the Middle East.

From The Daily Beast

The village organist had distinguished himself by his florid rendering of the Wedding March.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the fashion there to regard it merely as a device to help an incompetent organist.

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The position of the swell shutters is brought under the control of the organist's fingers as well as his feet.

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It has been spoken of as "the greatest assistance to the organist since the invention of combination pedals."

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By means of this visible indicator key the organist is always aware of the position of the swell shutters.

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