harmonica
word
Definition
A small musical instrument you play by blowing air in and out through holes, making notes with your mouth.
Usage & Nuances
Common in blues, folk, and country music. Usually called 'harmonica' in the US and 'mouth organ' in the UK (less common). Not to be confused with 'accordion' or 'harmonium'. Often played as a portable instrument.
Spanish: armónicaPortuguese (BR): harmônicaPortuguese (PT): harmónicaChinese (Simplified): 口琴Chinese (Traditional): 口琴Hindi: हारमोनिकाArabic: هارمونيكاBengali: হারমোনিকা - মুখ অর্গানRussian: гармоника - губная гармоникаJapanese: ハーモニカVietnamese: kèn harmonica - kèn hạc miệngKorean: 하모니카Turkish: armonika - mızıkaUrdu: ہرمونیکاIndonesian: harmonika
Example Sentences
She bought a new harmonica yesterday.
basic
He learned to play the harmonica as a child.
basic
The harmonica is small and easy to carry.
basic
I always keep a harmonica in my backpack, just in case.
natural
His dad played blues on the old harmonica every Sunday night.
natural
Can you bend notes on a harmonica, or is that really hard?
natural