Harmonica: meaning, definitions and examples
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harmonica
[ hษหrหmษnษชkษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น harmรดnica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅเคจเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Mundharmonika
๐ฎ๐ฉ harmonika
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐัะผะพะฝัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ harmonijka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใขใใซ
๐ซ๐ท harmonica
๐ช๐ธ armรณnica
๐น๐ท harmonika
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ชจ๋์นด
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุฑู ููููุง
๐จ๐ฟ harmonika
๐ธ๐ฐ harmonika
๐จ๐ณ ๅฃ็ด
๐ธ๐ฎ harmonika
๐ฎ๐ธ harmonika
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐัะผะพะฝะธะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ harmonika
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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