Squeezebox Meaning in English

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US

ˈskwiːzbɒks

SKWEEZ-boks

UK

skwˈiːzbɒks

sk-WEEZ-boks

Definition

A squeezebox is an informal term for musical instruments like the accordion and concertina, which are played by pressing keys or buttons while moving the bellows in and out.

Usage & Nuances

Squeezebox is informal and most commonly refers to the accordion, but it can also mean similar bellows-driven instruments like the concertina. Used mainly in folk and traditional music contexts; not a technical term.

• Spanish: acordeón
• Portuguese (BR): sanfona - acordeão
• Portuguese (PT): concertina - acordeão
• Chinese (Simplified): 手风琴
• Chinese (Traditional): 手風琴
• Hindi: अकार्डियन (हारमोनियम जैसा वाद्ययंत्र)
• Arabic: أكورديون
• Bengali: স্কুইজবক্স (অ্যাকার্ডিয়ন/কনসার্টিনা)
• Russian: гармошка - аккордеон
• Japanese: アコーディオン - コンサーティーナ
• Vietnamese: đàn accordion - concertina
• Korean: 아코디언 - 콘서티나
• Turkish: akordeon - konserina
• Urdu: سکوئیز باکس (اکورڈین/کنسرٹینا)
• Indonesian: akordeon - concertina

Example Sentences

He learned to play the squeezebox as a child.

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The band uses a squeezebox in their folk songs.

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She bought a vintage squeezebox from the market.

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Nothing gets the crowd moving like a lively squeezebox tune.

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He always brings his squeezebox to family parties.

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Have you heard her play the squeezebox? She's amazing!

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