portative organ
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Kahane conducted from an inaudible harpsichord and, in the middle section, a barely audible portative organ.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2016
Kent Tritle, who conducts three “Messiah” performances with two different choruses at Carnegie Hall next week, was a comforting presence at the portative organ; Philip Smith handled trumpet solos with blazing assurance.
From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2011
Mr. Koopman was his usual animated self, conducting from a portative organ and adding fillips to cadences: sometimes illuminating, sometimes weirdly perky.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2011
The orchestra, directed by James Richman, who played the portative organ, was generally excellent.
From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2011
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