O órgão
Example: O órgão toca música na igreja todos os domingos.
Definition
"O órgão" is a musical instrument commonly found in churches, characterized by its keyboard and pipes that produce sound when air flows through them. It is played by pressing keys and pedals, creating rich and powerful music often used in religious ceremonies.
Etymology
The word "o órgão" comes from the Latin word 'organum,' which means tool or instrument. It evolved through Old French 'organe' and eventually entered Portuguese as 'órgão.' Did you know that the organ is considered one of the oldest keyboard instruments, dating back to Ancient Greece?
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