electric organ

noun

(in certain fishes) an organ composed of electroplaques.

electric organ

noun

music
1. a pipe organ operated by electrical means
2. another name for electronic organ
zoology a small group of modified muscle cells on the body of certain fishes, such as the electric eel, that gives an electric shock to any animal touching them

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Word History and Origins

Origin of electric organ¹

First recorded in 1865–70

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Bass notes on the electric organ made the ground under our feet seem to vibrate.

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A harpsichord, a theorbo and a viola da gamba sound alongside an upright piano and an electric organ.

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“The Power” branches out in stories around the world, as “electric organ discharge,” allows females to rise up against their oppressors everywhere from Saudi Arabia to Alabama.

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“He said the electric organ sounded bad and the guy who was singing was terrible.”

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The movie shows a fish tank, an electric organ, a white Fender guitar stuck in the shag carpet, and two televisions embedded in the ceiling.

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electric needle Electric Peak

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