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Rohrbordun

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Rohrbor·​dun | \ ¦rōr(ˌ)bȯr¦dün \

Definition of Rohrbordun

: an organ stop resembling the Chimney Flute at 16′ pitch

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History and Etymology for Rohrbordun

German rohrbordun, from German rohr reed, pipe (from Old High German rōr reed) + bordun bourdon, from French bourdon, from Middle French, bass horn, of imitative origin

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“Rohrbordun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rohrbordun. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.

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