Meaning & Definition of Harmonica in English
Harmonica
A small wind instrument played by drawing air through reeds.
Pronunciation:
/hɑːrˈmɒnɪkə/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
harmonicasDetailed 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
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.