Concertina Meaning in English
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Definition
A concertina is a small musical instrument with bellows and buttons, similar to an accordion, that produces sound by squeezing and expanding the bellows while pressing the buttons.
Usage & Nuances
'Concertina' is mostly used for the musical instrument, especially in folk and traditional music, less common than 'accordion'. Can also mean a type of coiled barbed wire in other contexts, but that is rare in everyday use.
Example Sentences
She plays the concertina in a folk band.
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A concertina has buttons on both sides.
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The musician opened the box and took out his concertina.
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I've never seen a concertina up close before—it's smaller than I expected.
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During the festival, he entertained the crowd with lively concertina tunes.
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You can really hear the difference between an accordion and a concertina.
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