Harmonicas Meaning in English
word · lemma: harmonica
hɑɹˈmɑnɪkə
har-MAH-ni-kuhz
hɑːmˈɒnɪkəz
hahm-ON-i-kuz
Definition
Small, hand-held musical instruments you play by blowing and drawing air through metal reeds. Usually used in blues, folk, and popular music.
Usage & Nuances
'Harmonicas' is the plural of 'harmonica.' Usually refers to more than one instrument. Common collocations: 'play the harmonica,' 'blues harmonica.' Not to be confused with 'accordion.'
Spanish: armónicas - armónicas de bocaPortuguese (BR): harmônicas - gaitasPortuguese (PT): harmónicas - gaitasChinese (Simplified): 口琴Chinese (Traditional): 口琴Hindi: हार्मोनिकाArabic: هارمونيكاBengali: হারমোনিকাRussian: губные гармошкиJapanese: ハーモニカVietnamese: kèn harmonicaKorean: 하모니카Turkish: armonikaUrdu: ہارمونیکاIndonesian: harmonika
Example Sentences
The children played their harmonicas at the music show.
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My uncle has three old harmonicas from his travels.
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Many people collect rare harmonicas from around the world.
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He brought a box full of harmonicas to the jam session.
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You can hear different sounds if you try several harmonicas.
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Some musicians use special harmonicas to create unique effects on stage.
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