positive organ

American  

noun

1. a small pipe organ of the Middle Ages.

2. a section of a pipe organ having mostly flue stops.

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Etymology

Origin of positive organ

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Still, the production here belonged entirely to Ms. Sorrell, who devised the concept, which she called “a dramatic presentation”; conducted, often from the small positive organ; and even wrote extensive program notes.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2016

Some cares were indeed eased by the music of John Dowland and Robert Johnson, with Mr. Dunford playing archlute and Mr. Cohen, harpsichord and positive organ.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2015

The choir was admirably prepared by Stephen Buzard, the church’s acting director of music, and Benjamin Sheen, the acting organist, who also played positive organ.

From New York Times • Nov. 15, 2015

Jeffrey Grossman, the music director of the group and of the production, conducts from the harpsichord and the positive organ.

From New York Times • Aug. 10, 2014

Not only was some method required but also some positive organ, some administrative agency for carrying on the process of instruction.

From Democracy and Education: an introduction to the philosophy of education by Dewey, John