During the 17th century, this instrument's North German School was represented by Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Before writing "The Technique of My Musical Language," one composer first outlined his "modes of limited transposition" in a preface to a work for this 
During the 17th century, this instrument's North German School was represented by Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Before writing "The Technique of My Musical Language," one composer first outlined his "modes of limited transposition" in a preface to a work for this instrument, which includes movements such as "Desseins éternels" and "Le verbe." Messaien wrote his La Nativité du seigneur for this instrument, for which many "chorale-preludes" were written. Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor wrote symphonies for this instrument, which was played by the composer of the cantata cycle Membra Jesu Nostri, Dietrich Buxtehude. For 10 points, name this keyboard instrument operated with pedals, manuals, and stops, often found in churches.
During the 17th century, this instrument's North German School was represented by Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann.