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Accordion: meaning, definitions and examples

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accordion

 

[ əˈkɔːrdiən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

An accordion is a portable, free-reed musical instrument. It consists of a box-shaped body with bellows that are expanded and compressed to create sound. The player presses buttons or piano keys to produce notes while simultaneously manipulating the bellows. Accordions are often used in various musical genres, including folk, classical, and popular music. They are known for their unique and rich sound, which is produced by forcing air through reeds.

Synonyms

concertina, squeeze box

Examples of usage

  • He played the accordion at the festival.
  • She learned to play the accordion as a child.
  • The band included an accordion player.
  • The lively tune danced through the air from the accordion.

Translations

Translations of the word "accordion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acordeão

🇮🇳 एकॉर्डियन

🇩🇪 Akkordeon

🇮🇩 akordeon

🇺🇦 акордеон

🇵🇱 akordeon

🇯🇵 アコーディオン

🇫🇷 accordéon

🇪🇸 acordeón

🇹🇷 akordeon

🇰🇷 아코디언

🇸🇦 أكورديون

🇨🇿 akordeon

🇸🇰 akordeón

🇨🇳 手风琴

🇸🇮 akordeon

🇮🇸 harmonik

🇰🇿 аккордеон

🇬🇪 აკორდიონი

🇦🇿 akordeon

🇲🇽 acordeón

Etymology

The word 'accordion' originated from the German word 'Akkordeon', which is derived from ‘Akkord’ meaning ‘chord’ or ‘harmony’. The instrument was invented in the early 19th century, around the 1820s, by German instrument craftsmen, particularly in Vienna. Initially, it was a simple instrument with fewer keys, developed to create a portable and affordable way to produce music. Its design evolved over the years, leading to various types and sizes. The accordion became popular in Europe, particularly in folk music traditions, and spread to the Americas, where it was embraced in various musical genres, including Cajun and Tex-Mex music. Today, the accordion remains a beloved instrument, featured in many styles of music around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,074, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.