Accordion

/əˈkɔːr.di.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A musical instrument with a keyboard and bellows, played by compressing and expanding the bellows while pressing keys or buttons.

He played a lively tune on his accordion during the street festival.

A device or structure that expands and contracts like an accordion, often used in reference to a folding partition or similar mechanism.

The conference room was separated into two spaces by an accordion wall.

A form of game or activity involving the manipulation of segments or compartments that expand and compress.

Children at the party played with an accordion toy that could stretch and fold.

From German 'Akkordeon', from Latin 'accordare' meaning 'to harmonize'.

accordion folds

Folds in a fan-like manner, similar to an accordion.

accordion player

A musician who plays the accordion.

to play the accordion

To perform music using an accordion.

bellows

A device used to supply air to the accordion.

keys

The parts of the accordion that are pressed to produce notes.

music

Art form that accordion is often associated with.

Accordion music

That restaurant has live accordion music on weekends, creating a cozy atmosphere.

To accordion something

When packing, you can accordion your clothes to fit more in the suitcase.