organista
organísta with stress marks
organist
Usage Note
Organista is borrowed from Spanish and refers to a person who plays the organ, typically in a church setting. In the Philippines, organistas were historically important figures in Catholic worship, accompanying liturgical ceremonies in colonial-era churches that still stand today.
Examples
" Tumugtog ang organista sa misa. "
Natural Translation
The organist played at the Mass.
Literal Translation
Played the organist at Mass.
" Isang mahusay na organista ang tumugtog kanina. "
Natural Translation
A skilled organist played earlier.
Literal Translation
One skilled organist the played earlier.
" Habang umaawit ang koro, ang organista ay marahang tumutugtog ng himig na pumupuno sa buong simbahan. "
Natural Translation
While the choir was singing, the organist gently played a melody that filled the whole church.
Literal Translation
While singing the choir, the organist is gently playing of melody that fills in whole church.
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