Harmonium: meaning, definitions and examples

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harmonium

 

[ hษ‘หrหˆmoสŠniษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

musical instrument

The harmonium is a keyboard instrument that produces sound by passing air through metal reeds. It is played by pressing keys, which open valves that allow air from bellows to flow over the reeds. The harmonium is often used in various music genres, particularly in Indian classical and devotional music. It can be portable and is known for its distinct, rich sound that adds depth to musical compositions.

Synonyms

organ, pump organ, reed organ

Examples of usage

  • She played a beautiful melody on the harmonium.
  • The harmonium accompanies the choir during the service.
  • He learned to play the harmonium while living in India.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmonium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น harmรดnio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคฐเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐั€ะผะพะฝั–ะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใƒขใƒ‹ใ‚ฆใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ harmonio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜๋ชจ๋‹ˆ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุงุฑู…ูˆู†ูŠูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’Œๅฃฐ็ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐั€ะผะพะฝะธัƒะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ harmonium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ harmonio

Etymology

The term 'harmonium' comes from the Greek word 'harmonia,' which means 'harmony.' The instrument was first developed in the early 19th century in Europe, stemming from earlier innovations in keyboard instruments that utilized reeds. The French engineer Alexandre Debain is credited with patenting the harmonium in 1840. Originally, it was designed to be a more affordable alternative to the pipe organ, making the sound of organ music accessible to a broader audience. Its popularity rapidly grew, particularly in France and Britain, before spreading to other regions, including India, where it became integral to the musical landscape. The harmonium has undergone various design modifications over time, but its fundamental mechanics remain similar to its original form.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,695 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.