Organum Definition

ôrgə-nəm
organa
noun
Webster's New World
An early type of polyphony based on plainsong, in which the voices are separated by an interval of a fourth, fifth, or octave.
Webster's New World
A composition in this style.
Webster's New World
(archaic) A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.
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Origin of Organum

  • Medieval Latin from Late Latin church organ from Latin instrument organ

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin organum, from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (organon, “organ, instrument, tool").

    From Wiktionary

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