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Meaning & Definition of Harmonica in English

English

Harmonica

A small wind instrument played by drawing air through reeds.


Pronunciation:

/hɑːrˈmɒnɪkə/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

harmonicas

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A free reed musical instrument used worldwide in many musical genres, notably in blues, country, classical, and rock.

    Example Sentence: He played a soulful melody on his harmonica.

  • Definition: A small rectangular instrument with a series of holes that are sounded by blowing air into them.

    Example Sentence: She carried her harmonica in her pocket everywhere she went.

  • Definition: Also known as a mouth organ or French harp, often made of metal and plastic.

    Example Sentence: The harmonica is often used in folk music.

Etymology

Origin: From German 'Harmonika', derived from 'harme' + 'organum', referring to harmony and instrument.

Synonyms

mouth organFrench harpreed instrument

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • play the harmonica: To perform music using a harmonica.
  • blow on the harmonica: To produce sound by blowing air into the harmonica.
  • harmonica player: A person who plays the harmonica.

Translations

  • Spanish: armónica
  • French: harmonica
  • German: Mundharmonika
  • Russian: гармошка

Related Words

  • reed: A slender, stem-like structure that vibrates to produce sound in wind instruments.
  • blues: A music genre that expresses emotions, often associated with the harmonica.
  • folk music: A genre of music that often features the harmonica prominently.

Slang Meanings of harmonica

  • Meaning: Harp

    Example Sentence: He brought his harp to the jam session.

  • Meaning: Blowstick

    Example Sentence: He calls his harmonica a blowstick when he plays with his friends.