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Harmonica: meaning, definitions and examples

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harmonica

 

[ hษ‘หrหˆmษ’nษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

A harmonica, also known as a French harp or mouth organ, is a free reed musical instrument used worldwide. It is played by using the mouth (lips and tongue) to direct air into or out of one or more reed chambers along its length. The sound is produced when air causes the reeds to vibrate. The harmonica is commonly used in various music styles, including blues, country, and rock. Its portability makes it a favored instrument among street musicians and performers.

Synonyms

French harp, mouth organ

Examples of usage

  • He plays the harmonica in the local band.
  • She learned to play the harmonica during her summer vacation.
  • The harmonica adds a unique sound to folk music.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmonica" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น harmรดnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคจเคฟเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mundharmonika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะผะพะฝั–ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ harmonijka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harmonica

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ armรณnica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harmonika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋ชจ๋‹ˆ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฑู…ูˆู†ูŠูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฃ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะผะพะฝะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harmonika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ armรณnica

Etymology

The word 'harmonica' originates from the Greek word 'harmonikos', which means 'harmonious' or 'musical'. The instrument itself has its roots in ancient civilizations, with similar reed instruments dating back thousands of years. The modern harmonica was developed in Europe in the early 19th century, with significant contributions from Germany, which became known for its high-quality production of harmonicas. The instrument gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century, particularly with the rise of blues music. Innovators and musicians created different types of harmonicas, such as diatonic and chromatic, expanding the instrument's versatility and range within various musical genres.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,356, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.