Hammond Organ (Noun)
Meaning
(music) an electronic simulation of a pipe organ.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The band's keyboardist used a Hammond organ to create a rich, soulful sound in their latest album.
- The church replaced its old pipe organ with a Hammond organ, which was more cost-effective and easier to maintain.
- The musician's fingers danced across the keys of the Hammond organ, filling the room with a lively, jazzy tune.
- The Hammond organ's distinctive tone was a staple of 1960s rock music, used by bands like The Doors and The Rolling Stones.
- In the recording studio, the producer decided to use a Hammond organ to add a retro vibe to the song's instrumental track.