orgelpunt

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔr.ɣəlˌpʏnt/

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• Hyphenation: or‧gel‧punt

Noun

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