die Orgel, -n
organ
Ein großes Musikinstrument mit vielen Pfeifen, das meist in Kirchen steht und Töne durch Luft erzeugt.
The German word "Orgel" is a noun that means "organ," specifically referring to the musical instrument typically found in churches or concert halls. The term is used in both religious and classical music contexts. Similar words include "Instrument" (instrument), "Klavier" (piano), and "Harmonium" (harmonium).
While all these terms refer to musical instruments, "Orgel" specifically focuses on pipe organs with a unique mechanism for producing sound through air pressure and is often associated with richer, more majestic music compared to the more versatile yet fundamentally different mechanism of pianos, which use hammers to strike strings.
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Examples
Die Orgel in der Kirche klingt beeindruckend.noun
The organ in the church sounds impressive.
Eine große Orgel steht im Raum.noun
A large organ stands in the room.
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