organum (Meaning)

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organum (n.)

An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title (Novum Organon) of part of his treatise on philosophical method.

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organum Sentence Examples

  1. The medieval music theorist Franco of Cologne developed a polyphonic technique known as the organum.
  2. The organum was characterized by the addition of an accompanying voice to a plainchant melody.
  3. The organum became a precursor to later contrapuntal music forms, such as motets and madrigals.
  4. The organum was performed in both sacred and secular contexts.
  5. The organum was typically written in open score, with the voices arranged on separate lines.
  6. The organum played a significant role in the development of Western music theory.
  7. The organum was influential in the development of the medieval concept of consonance and dissonance.
  8. The organum was an important component of the Western musical tradition for centuries.
  9. The organum continues to be studied and performed by musicians today.
  10. The organum is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of medieval musicians.

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An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by

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The medieval music theorist Franco of Cologne developed a polyphonic technique known as the organum.

The organum was characterized by the addition of an accompanying voice to a plainchant melody.

The organum became a precursor to later contrapuntal music forms, such as motets and madrigals.

The organum was performed in both sacred and secular contexts.