English concertina
- noun
- /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ kənˈsɜːrtɪnə/
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concertina inglesa
- The English concertina is known for its distinctive button layout and mellow sound.
Examples
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The English concertina has a unique hexagonal shape.
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She bought an English concertina to play traditional folk tunes at the festival.
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Several musicians at the session played the English concertina alongside fiddles and guitars.
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Can you play the English concertina?
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At the festival, many musicians showcased their talent by playing the English concertina.
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He learned to play folk songs on his new English concertina during summer camp.
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The English concertina produces a rich sound that complements traditional dance music.
Synonyms
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A small musical instrument like an accordion that you play by pressing its ends together
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'English' (pertaining to England) + 'concertina' (a bellows instrument): a concertina of English origin or style. The adjective+noun pattern is a basic, cross-linguistic compositional structure, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer this referent.
Etymology
English concertina was invented in England in the 1800s as a small, six-sided 'squeezebox' with buttons on both ends. Because it was an English design and the buttons are set so each hand plays different notes, the name 'English concertina' stuck and people use it to play clear, simple folk tunes.