Concertina: meaning, definitions and examples
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concertina
[ kษnหsษหrtษชnษ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น concertina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคจเคธเคฐเฅเคเคฟเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Akkordeon
๐ฎ๐ฉ konser tina
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะฝัะตััะธะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ koncertyna
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใตใผใใฃใผใ
๐ซ๐ท concertina
๐ช๐ธ concertina
๐น๐ท konser tina
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝ์ํฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุณุฑุชููุง
๐จ๐ฟ koncertina
๐ธ๐ฐ koncertรญna
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฃ็ด
๐ธ๐ฎ koncertina
๐ฎ๐ธ konsertรญna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝัะตััะธะฝa
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแ แขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konsertina
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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