harmonica
hɑrˈmɑnɪkə
harmonica: small wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air
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Definition of harmonica - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicsmall wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air
  • He played a tune on his harmonica.
harp mouth organ
2.
toy instrumentDatedinstrument with glass or metal strips struck with hammersDated
  • The child enjoyed the sound of the harmonica.
harp mouth organ
3.
glass instrumentDatedUKseries of glasses producing tones when touched with damp fingersDatedUK
  • The musician demonstrated the harmonica at the concert.
glass harmonica musical glasses
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  • harmonica: small wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air
    small wind instrument played by blowing and sucking air
  • harmonica: instrument with glass or metal strips struck with hammers
    instrument with glass or metal strips struck with hammers
  • harmonica: series of glasses producing tones when touched with damp fingers
    series of glasses producing tones when touched with damp fingers

Expressions with harmonica

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glass instrument played by rubbing rims
The musician captivated the audience with the glass harmonica.

Origin of harmonica

Greek, harmonikos (harmonic)

Terms with harmonica included in their meaning

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harmonica
small rectangular instrument played by blowing air
harmonica player
person who plays the harmonica
harmonica
small instrument played by blowing into holes
music
main body of a harmonica with air chambers
harmonica
small rectangular instrument played by blowing into holes
music
harmonica in slang

Examples of harmonica in a sentence

  • She always carries a harmonica in her pocket.
  • He played a tune on his harmonica at the park.
  • The harmonica was a favorite toy among the children.
  • She played a tune on the harmonica at the art gallery.
  • The harmonica was a centerpiece at the historical exhibit.

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  1. French:harmonica, harmoniphon, ...
  2. German:Mundharmonika, Mundorgel, ...
  3. Italian:armonica, armonica di bicchieri, ...
  4. Spanish:armónica, armónica de cristal, ...
  5. Portuguese:harmónica, armônica de copos, ...
  6. Chinese:口琴, 玻璃口琴, ...
  7. Japanese:ハーモニカ, トイハーモニカ, ...
  8. Arabic:هَارْمُونِيكَا, أرغن زجاجي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְפוּחִית, אַרְמוֹנִיקָה זְכוּכִית, ...
  10. Russian:гармошка, гармоника, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гармоніка, губна гармоніка, ...
  12. Hindi:हारमोनिका, वाद्य यंत्र, ...
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