Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun In German organ-building, that division of the instrument which is placed behind the player's seat and between him and the church. It is usually played from the lower bank of keys. Compare chair-organ and choir-organ.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word back-positive.

Examples

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • "In German organ-building, that division of the instrument which is placed behind the player's seat and between him and the church. It is usually played from the lower bank of keys. Compare chair-organ and choir-organ."

    - Century Dictionary

    August 24, 2010

  • Where does the monkey sit?

    August 24, 2010