Meaning of the word "reed organ" in English

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reed organ

US /ˈriːd ˌɔːr.ɡən/
UK /ˈriːd ˌɔːr.ɡən/
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Noun

1.

a musical instrument similar to an organ, in which the sound is produced by air blown through free reeds

Example:
The old church had a beautiful reed organ that filled the sanctuary with its rich sound.
Unlike pipe organs, reed organs are generally smaller and more portable.
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