Organum

//ˈɔɹ.ɡə.nəm// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong. countable, uncountable
  2. 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[…]"

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organon

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"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.

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