The harmonica
Example: She played the harmonica at the school concert.
Definition
"The harmonica" is a small, rectangular musical instrument played by blowing air into or drawing air out of multiple holes, each producing different musical notes. It is commonly used in genres like blues, folk, and country music for its distinctive, expressive sound.
Etymology
The word "the harmonica" comes from the Greek word 'harmonikos,' meaning 'harmonious' or 'musical.' It was named for its ability to produce harmonious sounds through air flow. Did you know? The harmonica was originally called a 'mouth organ' before the term harmonica became popular in the 19th century.
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"The harmonica" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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