German word

Organist

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔɐ̯gaˈnɪst/

Meaning

  • masculine nounorganist

Example

Wir hören den Organisten im Dom.

We are listening to the organist in the cathedral.

Illustration for Organist (organist)

More examples

Bei der Probe erklärte der Organist die Registrierung der Orgel.

During the rehearsal, the organist explained the organ's registration.

Core concept

A performer at a console with several keyboards and a pedalboard, using one large instrument for accompaniment or solo music.

Common phrases

  • das Repertoire des Organisten

    the organist's repertoire

  • die Ausbildung zum Organist

    training to be an organist

Similar words

Organistin: A female musician who plays the organ.
Orgelspieler: A person who plays the organ.
Kirchenmusiker: A church musician responsible for choral and instrumental performances.
Kantor: A church musician who leads a choir.

Definition in German

Person, die Orgel spielt, oft in einer Kirche oder bei Konzerten tätig

Word origin

The German noun is a learned borrowing from Latin organista, which is related to organum, the Latin word for an instrument.

Usage tips

  • In Wir hören den Organisten im Dom, den Organisten is accusative masculine, whereas der Organist is nominative.

Related words

  • Organistenamtorganist's positionnoun
  • Organistinwoman organistnoun

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