pipe organ
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pipe organ
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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On “Age of Capricorn” a buzzing voice seems to be reciting some kind of code, with strings of letters ringing out over pulsing synths and a blooming bassline redolent of a pipe organ.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Bach’s music has a circular spell quality and the pipe organ, resounding with reverb in gargantuan cathedrals, was the original synthesizer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
Six RAF pallbearers carried Brown’s flag-draped coffin on their shoulders as Edward Elgar’s “Nimrod” was played on the pipe organ during the procession.
From Washington Times ● May 25, 2023
It did have an elevator, electrical system and pipe organ, plus an in-house orchestra that accompanied silent movies.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
As a small boy in Tilsit, I once found my way inside the pipe organ of a local church.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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