MusingMuso Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Collective nouns are unique to the English language, and often a source of great delight. I think it's about time we had a suitable one for organists; whether serious or humorous. We can't have a Mutation of Organists, because that collective noun applies to Thrushes. We can't even have a Quiver of Theatre Organists, because Arrows claim that particular collective noun. We can't use the word Thunder, because that applies to Hippos. I have a few ideas, but in the meantime, can anyone porpose collective nouns for organists or even organ-related things? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwhodges Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 A combination of organists seems straightforward enough for starters. A voicing of organ-builders. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 If you have several in reserve it could be a reservoir of organists, or I suppose of organ builders. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 A combination of organists seems straightforward enough for starters. A voicing of organ-builders. Paul ---------------------------------- I like the combination of organists, which is less easily misunderstood than, say, a registration of organists. For organ-builders, I quite like a kist of organ-builders, or perhaps even a swell of organ-builders. MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undamaris Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I quite like a mixture of organists - how about a temperament of organ builders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janner Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's amazing, the diverse things one can learn on this forum. Do we know where this group is gathered MM? For example, on the ground we can have a "Gaggle" of geese, whereas in flight they become a "Skein." In a similar vein might we have a "Bench" of organists (playing) or, gathered somewhere else, dare I suggest a "Bar" of organists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsoff Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Remembering one I knew many years ago whose personal hygiene was not always up to scratch (ha!), a Rank of organists maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasCorr Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Willis fans might like to be in a rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Luke Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Could I suggest a Grind of organists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Remembering one I knew many years ago whose personal hygiene was not always up to scratch (ha!), a Rank of organists maybe... =========================== I don't think it's allowed to have a rank of pipes AND a rank of organists. Similarly, the words bench and bar act as collective nouns, (perhaps obtusely) within the legal profession. If an organist lacks personal hygeine, they are unlikely to be part of a group, but in the event that like minds gather to smell roses, I suppose one could have a "whiffle" of organists, or even a "mold" of organists if they play in theatre-pits or in damp surroundings. I don't think we could have the word grind, because that is too close to organ-grinders and barrel-organs and may confuse. No, I think we need to explore the intellectual depths a little. What about a fugue of organists? Maybe a loft of organists? Organ-builders are much more difficult to cater for; it's such a diverse craft. Perhaps a gallery, chest or case of organ-builders? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusingMuso Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 It's amazing, the diverse things one can learn on this forum. Do we know where this group is gathered MM? For example, on the ground we can have a "Gaggle" of geese, whereas in flight they become a "Skein." In a similar vein might we have a "Bench" of organists (playing) or, gathered somewhere else, dare I suggest a "Bar" of organists? ========================= I've always used the word gaggle to describe clergy gatherings. Am I alone? MM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasCorr Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 =========================== No, I think we need to explore the intellectual depths a little. What about a fugue of organists? MM Clearly you are driving for a Pseuds Corner position - so what about a Contrapunctus of organists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drinkell Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 =========================== I don't think we could have the word grind, because that is too close to organ-grinders and barrel-organs and may confuse. For what it's worth, members of the Cathedral Organists' Association sometimes refer to their meetings as 'The Grinders' Thrash'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidh Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 How about a Consolation of organists? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 The way things are going out here in 'the sticks' , it will soon be a Remnant of Organists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Bennett Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 After too long in the pub after a lunchtime recital we might become a chamade of organists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Drinkell Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 After too long in the pub after a lunchtime recital we might become a chamade of organists. I doubt it - too much alcohol is supposed to cause droop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combineharvestersam Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 It is definitely a 'bore of organists'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Cooke Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 It's so easy to go off-topic, isn't it? In my world (education) thought was once given to the collective noun for school governors in independent schools such as the one where I work. It was decided it should be a 'bidet' of governors, on the grounds that they add a touch of class but nobody really knows what they're for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justadad Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 A transposition of organists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angwinpeter Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Lets not beat about the bush - a Directorate of Organists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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