Organist

/ˈɔrɡənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who plays the organ, especially as a profession or in a church.

Etymology

From 'organ' (the musical instrument) + -ist (one who practices or plays). The organ itself comes from Greek organon, meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.'

Kelly Says

Church organists were once among the most technically skilled musicians of their time—operating an organ required mastery of two separate keyboards with your hands AND feet simultaneously, making them like the ultimate multitasking musicians long before video games tested hand-eye coordination.

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