orgelpunt

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Etymology

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From orgel +‎ punt, calque of French point d’orgue.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔr.ɣəlˌpʏnt/
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  • Hyphenation: or‧gel‧punt

Noun

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orgelpunt n (plural orgelpunten, diminutive orgelpuntje n)

  1. (music) a long dominant tone in the bass register
  2. (music) pause, fermata
  3. (figuratively) climax, culmination, capstone
    Synonyms: hoogtepunt, toppunt, apogeum