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单词 positive organ
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Definition of positive organ in English:

positive organ

noun
historical
  • A large but movable pipe organ.

    Compare with portative organ
    Example sentencesExamples
    • William Christie plays modern recreations of old instruments: a two-manual Hemsch-style harpsichord built by Ducornet and Danset, and a positive organ by Johan Deblieck.

Origin

Early 18th century: positive in the sense 'adapted to be placed in position'.

 
 

Definition of positive organ in US English:

positive organ

noun
historical
  • A large but movable pipe organ.

    Compare with portative organ
    Example sentencesExamples
    • William Christie plays modern recreations of old instruments: a two-manual Hemsch-style harpsichord built by Ducornet and Danset, and a positive organ by Johan Deblieck.

Origin

Early 18th century: positive in the sense ‘adapted to be placed in position’.

 
 
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