# organist

/ˈɔɹɡənəst/ (US) · /ˈɔːɡɐnˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/organist
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who plays a pipe organ or a large electronic keyboard. You often see them in churches or large concert halls.

For teachers: a person who plays a pipe organ or a large electronic keyboard instrument.

## Examples

- The organist plays a beautiful piece before the service starts.
- After years of practice, she became the resident organist at the local cathedral.
- The cathedral's organist is renowned for his ability to blend the deep, resonant tones of the pipe organ with the delicate nuances of a solo piano.

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