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organist

American

[awr-guh-nist] / ˈɔr gə nɪst /

noun

a person who plays the organ.

organist British

/ ˈɔːɡənɪst /

noun

a person who plays the organ

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Etymology

Origin of organist

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

Example Sentences

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As the priest then began the offertory portion of the liturgy, which often is accompanied by quiet music, the organist played a reflective piece very slowly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

Ton Koopman, the Dutch organist and head of the Bach Archive who performed the works on Monday, said they were "of a very high quality".

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Dodger Stadium organist Dieter Ruehle has a long memory, playing a “meow” sound effect after each strikeout Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

The all-nighter, on 8 August, is being planned by organist Anna Lapwood, who said the idea had been several years in the making.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

Then she was alone in the church with the unseen organist who went on playing for his own pleasure.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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