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

“Remember the old black-and-white silent movies, they had the organist down there performing music to the film? That’s what we are — we’re the organist.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her mother was a church organist and her grandmother sang in the choir.

From BBC

I thought all of the organists who might read it and be offended.

From Los Angeles Times

A renowned organist and conductor who has challenged sexism in her industry says it is a "huge privilege" to be appointed MBE for services to music.

From BBC

While in school he toured with Jon Hendricks and then worked mainly as an organist, as many jazz clubs were not equipped with pianos at this time.

From Los Angeles Times