ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Harmonica

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌhɑɹˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Harmonica is a noun meaning A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note.

Meaning

A musical wind instrument with a series of holes for the player to blow into, each hole producing a different note.

More Meanings

  1. A toy instrument of strips of glass or metal hung on two tapes, and struck with hammers.
  2. A musical instrument, consisting of a series of hemispherical glasses which, by touching the edges with the dampened finger, give forth the tones.

Word Forms

Synonyms for harmonica

Depending on context, synonyms include harmonicon, harp.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include harp, harmonium, harmoniphone, harmoniphon, harmonicon, aeolharmonica.

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