ORGANUM

Etymology

Noun

organum (countable and uncountable, plural organums or organa)

(music) A type of medieval polyphony which builds upon an existing plainsong.

(archaic) A method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted.

Source: Wiktionary


Or"ga*non, Or"ga*num, n. Etym: [NL. organon, L. organum. See Organ.]

Definition: An organ or instrument; hence, a method by which philosophical or scientific investigation may be conducted; -- a term adopted from the Aristotelian writers by Lord Bacon, as the title ("Novum Organon") of part of his treatise on philosophical method. Sir. W. Hamilton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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