organology

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or·gan·ol·o·gy

 (ôr′gə-nŏl′ə-jē)
n.
1. The branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of organs.
2. The branch of musicology that deals with musical instruments and their construction, acoustic properties, classification, history, and broader cultural context.

or′gan·o·log′ic (ôr′gə-nə-lŏj′ĭk, ôr-găn′ə-), or′gan·o·log′i·cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.
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organology

(ˌɔːɡəˈnɒlədʒɪ)
n
(Biology) the study of the structure and function of the organs of animals and plants
organological adj
ˌorganˈologist n
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organology

the study of the organs of plants and animals. — organologist, n. — organologic, organological, adj.
See also: Animals
the study of the structure and organs of plants and animals. — organologist, n. — organologic, organological, adj.
See also: Biology
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He was later able to bring the pragmatic approach of a scientist and engineer to his work as a harpsichord builder, repairer, restorer, performer and organologist. I was privileged to meet him on a number of occasions when in the sixties he lived with his wife and family at Godstone, Surrey.
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Given that no other source known today calls the instrument anything but ala (or ele and suchlike), we are justified in agreeing with the organologist Pavel Kurfurst that in the Olomouc source the adjective "boemica" is meant simply to indicate or stress the provenance of the instrument, and not as its real title.
In the loving vocabulary of a true organologist, Waring begs for the listener's tolerance with what he terms the "kinetic endearments" of the unrestored organs: clunky pedals, clattery keys, clamorous stop actions, creaky organ benches, squeaky crank handles, and the like (p.