bandoneon
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- noun
- /bænˈdoʊniˌɒn/
- He plays the bandoneon beautifully.
- bandoneon player
- play the bandoneon
- bandoneon (accordion)
Examples
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The sound of the bandoneon filled the room, captivating everyone with its rich, emotional tones.
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He played the bandoneon with such passion that the audience was mesmerized.
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Many classic tango ensembles feature a bandoneon as their central instrument.
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The haunting melody filled the room, carried by the sound of the bandoneon.
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The bandoneon is essential for authentic tango music.
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During the tango performance, the bandoneon played a haunting melody that drew the audience closer.
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In the small café, a musician skillfully played the bandoneon, creating the perfect atmosphere for dancing.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word bandoneon comes from the name of its maker, Heinrich Band, so it originally meant 'Band's instrument'. That's why a bandoneon today is a small, accordion-like instrument famous in tango music.