Organum
/ˈɔɹ.ɡə.nəm/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong. countable, uncountable
- 2 A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted. archaic, countable, uncountable
"He [Francis Bacon] has given us an organum of a different origin and construction from that of Aristotle[…]"
Example
More examples"He [Francis Bacon] has given us an organum of a different origin and construction from that of Aristotle[…]"
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin organum, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek ὄργανον (órganon, “organ, instrument, tool”). Doublet of organ, organon, and orgue.