Organum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɔː.ɡə.nəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Organum is a noun meaning (music) A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
Meaning
(music) A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.
Example Sentences
He [Francis Bacon] has given us an organum of a different origin and construction from that of Aristotle[…]
Another important circumstance respecting our transcendental esthetics is, that it does not insinuate itself merely as a plausible hypothesis, but is as certain and indubitable as we can require any theory to be in order to serve as an organum.
Word Forms
- organums
- organa
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include melismatic, plainsong, symphonion, apollonicon, plainchant, oom-pah.
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