Concertina: meaning, definitions and examples

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concertina

 

[ kษ™nหˆsษœหrtษชnษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A concertina is a free-reed musical instrument, similar in appearance to an accordion. It produces sound by forcing air through reeds using a bellows. The instrument is typically hexagonal in shape and is played by pressing buttons or keys to create different pitches. Concertinas are often used in folk music, particularly in European traditions, and are known for their distinctive timbre. The concertina is favored for its portability and expressive capabilities.

Synonyms

accordion, squeezebox

Examples of usage

  • She played a lovely tune on her concertina.
  • The concertina added a traditional sound to the folk band's performance.
  • He learned to master the concertina over the summer.

Translations

Translations of the word "concertina" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น concertina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เคจเคธเคฐเฅเคŸเคฟเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Akkordeon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konser tina

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚ะธะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koncertyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ตใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concertina

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concertina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konser tina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝ˜์„œํ‹ฐ๋‚˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูˆู†ุณุฑุชูŠู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koncertina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koncertรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹้ฃŽ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ koncertina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ konsertรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั†ะตั€ั‚ะธะฝa

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒ แƒขแƒ˜แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsertina

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concertina

Etymology

The word 'concertina' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Italian term 'concertina', meaning 'little concert'. The instrument was patented in 1829 by Charles Wheatstone, who designed it to be a portable and easy-to-play alternative to other reed instruments like the accordion. The concertina quickly gained popularity in both Europe and the Americas, especially among folk musicians. Its unique sound, produced by free reeds and a bellows mechanism, contributed to its appeal in dance music and other social gatherings. Over the years, various types of concertinas have emerged, including the Anglo and English concertinas, each with its own playing style and repertoire. The concertina remains a staple in traditional music scenes and continues to be celebrated for its rich heritage and versatility.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,964 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.