Synonyms for

Organ

Verb / ˈɔ:rgʌn / Another word for organ — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a musical instrument that produces sound by air passing through pipes or reeds, or an object in the body that performs a specific function

Synonyms & similar words

hammondorgan electricorgan pipeorgan electronicorgan reedorgan harmonium keyboard piano harpsichord accordion concertina harmonium melodeon melodica calliope serinette siren whistle saxophone clarinet flute

Synonyms by register

Formal

part component element apparatus

Informal

bit piece thingy widget

Literary

viscera entrails

Antonyms

whole entirety unorganized disorganized system structure

Common collocations

  • body organ
  • vital organ
  • internal organ
  • sense organ
  • musical organ
  • organ transplant
  • organ donation
  • organ system

Word family

noun organ
verb organize
adjective organic
adverb organically

Usage note

The word 'organ' can refer to a biological part, a musical instrument, or a section of a publication. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I love listening to the organ music at church.
  2. The organ in my body helps me breathe.
  3. The organ grinder played music while his monkey danced.
  4. The accordion is a type of organ.
  5. The calliope is a large steam-powered organ used in circuses and fairs.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.
  • Without music, life would be a mistake.
  • Music is the universal language of mankind.

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