harmonica

Meanings

• noun

  A musical instrument that consists of a diatonic or chromatic wind-powered instrument, played by blowing air into a small, hollow body that has labial folds or reeds, causing them to vibrate and produce sound.

  - "He played a beautiful melody on his harmonica."
  - "The harmonica is also known as a harp or mouth organ."

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Synonyms

French harp , Mississippi sax , gob iron , mouth harp , mouth organ , tin sandwich

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harmonica
maraca , arachnida , hiccupa

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Variants

List of all variants of harmonica that leads to same result
harmonica , harmonicas , harmonicist , harmonicists , glass harmonica , glass harmonicas

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word harmonica comes from the Greek word harmonia, which means 'agreement' or 'concord'. The instrument was named for its ability to produce harmonious sounds.

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Trivia

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1. The harmonica was invented in Germany in the late 1800s.

2. The world's longest harmonica is over 27 feet long.

3. The harmonica was used in the first spacewalk to provide music for astronauts.

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Related Concepts

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1. musical instrument: The harmonica is a type of musical instrument.

2. blues music: The harmonica is a popular instrument in blues music.

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Culture

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The harmonica has been used in various forms of music, including blues, folk, and classical music. It gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has been a staple in American music ever since.

How to Memorize "harmonica"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, metal instrument with a series of holes that you blow into to produce sound.
   - Visualize the labial folds or reeds inside the instrument vibrating to create sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the harmonica with the sound of blues music.
   - Think of the harmonica as a small, portable instrument that can be played anywhere.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember HARMonica as Harmonious ARMonica

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