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reed organ

/ˈriːd ˌɔːrɡən/

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/ˈriːd ˌɔːrɡən/C1formalart
  • ruМузыкальный инструмент, издающий звук при прохождении воздуха через вибрирующие язычки, обычно управляемый клавиатурой и ножными педалями, распространённый в церквях и домах до появления электронного органа.

A musical instrument that produces sound by air passing over vibrating reeds, typically operated by a keyboard and foot pedals, common in churches and homes before the electronic organ.

  1. Musical instrumentB2formal

    A keyboard instrument that produces sound by forcing air over metal reeds, similar to a harmonium or pump organ.

    ruЯзычковый орган

    • The church had an old reed organ that was still in working condition.
    • She learned to play hymns on the reed organ.
    • The reed organ produces a soft, reedy tone.