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armonica

armonica

1 5.6
A small wind instrument you play by blowing and drawing air through reeds
  • noun
  • /ɑrˈmɪnɪkə/
translation icon : armónica
  • After finding a rusty old armonica in the attic, he decided to learn how to play it.

Examples

  • He played a lively tune on his armonica during the family picnic.

  • The musician carried his armonica everywhere, ready to perform at any moment.

  • Children often enjoy learning simple songs on the armonica.

  • My friend has an armonica.

  • Can you play the armonica?

  • He played a beautiful melody on his armonica during the campfire sing-along.

  • She practiced the armonica every evening to improve her skills for the upcoming concert.

Synonyms

harmonica
vsarmonica
35 2.9

A small rectangular musical instrument played by blowing or drawing air through holes

is the same free-reed instrument named more generally without metal focus
mouth organ
vsarmonica
  • UK
1 5.6

A small flat instrument you play by blowing and drawing air through holes

is the same free-reed instrument but the name highlights openings rather than metal parts

Surface Forms

armonica singular
armonicas plural

Etymology

The word armonica shares the Greek root harmonia 'harmony' with the English word harmony and the common name harmonica, so it points to an instrument that makes notes that fit together. That's why a small mouth instrument is called an armonica: when you blow and draw it makes many notes that join into a musical 'harmony'.