Orgelpunkt

Definition of the German term Orgelpunkt in music:

  1. pedal point (sustained note, usually in the bass, over which harmonies change to create tension and resolution)
Language
German
Singular
Orgelpunkt
Plural
Orgelpunkte
Variant
Orgel-Punkt

Related terms

German musical terms related to Orgelpunkt:

  • Orgel – organ (large musical instrument with rows of pipes...
  • Punkt – dot (on a dotted note or rest)