pipe organ

noun

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Fittingly, the church's historic pipe organ was built in Canada. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 7 July 2025 These days, rather than using a traditional pipe organ, Christian churches have leaned more heavily on contemporary music, which consists more of guitars and drums, according to Robertson. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Mother of God Church, a Covington landmark on Sixth Street, features an 1876 pipe organ installed in the choir loft. Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Many have replaced steam engines with electric motors, swapped out pipe organs for modern sound systems and installed straps and ramps for wheelchair accessibility. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pipe organ

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First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pipe organ was in 1862

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“Pipe organ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipe%20organ. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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