Accordionist: meaning, definitions and examples
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accordionist
[ ษหkษหrdiษnษชst ]
musical instrument
An accordionist is a musician who plays the accordion, a free-reed musical instrument. Accordions come in various types and are played by compressing or expanding the bellows while pressing buttons or keys, producing sound.
Synonyms
accordion player, musician.
Examples of usage
- The accordionist performed beautifully at the festival.
- She studied for years to become a skilled accordionist.
- The band featured an accordionist, adding unique sound to their music.
Translations
Translations of the word "accordionist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acordeonista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฐเฅเคกเคฟเคฏเคจ เคตเคพเคฆเค
๐ฉ๐ช Akkordeonspieler
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemain akordeon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะบะพัะดะตะพะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ akordeonista
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใผใใฃใชใณๅฅ่
๐ซ๐ท accordรฉoniste
๐ช๐ธ acordeonista
๐น๐ท akordeoncu
๐ฐ๐ท ์์ฝ๋์ธ ์ฐ์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุฒู ุงูุฃููุฑุฏููู
๐จ๐ฟ akordeonista
๐ธ๐ฐ akordeonista
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฃ็ดๆผๅฅ่
๐ธ๐ฎ akordeonist
๐ฎ๐ธ harmonikkuleikari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะบะบะพัะดะตะพะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ akkordeonรงu
๐ฒ๐ฝ acordeonista
Etymology
The term 'accordionist' is derived from 'accordion,' which originated in the early 19th century. The word 'accordion' itself comes from the German word 'Akkordeon,' from 'Akkord' meaning 'chord' or 'harmony' and the suffix '-eon' indicating a musical instrument. The accordion was invented in 1822 by Cyril Demian, an Austrian instrument maker. The popularity of the instrument spread quickly throughout Europe, and by the 1830s, it had become a common fixture in folk music and popular culture. As musicians began to specialize in playing this versatile instrument, the term 'accordionist' emerged to describe those who focused on mastering its unique techniques and musical styles. Today, accordionists can be found in various musical genres, from folk to classical to contemporary music.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,140, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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