What is another word for harmonica?

Pronunciation: [hɑːmˈɒnɪkə] (IPA)

The harmonica, also known as the French harp, mouth organ, or blues harp, is a small handheld musical instrument that is played by blowing air through reeds. Other synonyms for harmonica include the pocket piano, tin sandwich, harp pipe, and mouth harp. While the harmonica is commonly associated with blues and folk music, it is a versatile instrument that can be used in various genres, including country, rock, and jazz. There are different types of harmonicas, such as diatonic and chromatic, each with their own set of synonyms. No matter what it's called, the harmonica remains a beloved and distinct musical instrument with its unique sound and effortless portability.

What are the hypernyms for Harmonica?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Harmonica?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Harmonica

Looking up against the sheer wall of the vertical city, on the ledge of fire escape above hers, and in the yellow patch of light thrown out from the room behind, a youth, with his knees hunched up under his chin, and his mouth and hand moving at cross purposes, was playing the harmonica.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst
A solo for harmonica.
"Haydn"
J. Cuthbert Hadden
Once a note of music, not from a lute however, but played on a cheap harmonica, had caught Marylin's heart in a little ecstasy of palpitations, but that doesn't necessarily signify.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst

Famous quotes with Harmonica

  • I've been invited to do a trio with a fantastic jazz guitarist and a harmonica player.
    Karen Black
  • So I played the acoustic guitar and harmonica and stomped my foot and I think I was right in assuming that Greenwich Village would be the best place to perform my own material and possibly get some attention, move on to making records and all.
    Steve Forbert
  • I play, like, 12 instruments. Guitar, piano, harmonica, African drums... I'm working on mastering the accordion.
    Lucas Grabeel
  • The rest of the band were basically friends, So it was me following them around and begging them to let me be in their band for two or three years. And they finally let me in on the harmonica, actually, and then the keyboards, and finally the guitar.
    Jonny Greenwood
  • Well, I did a harmonica instruction tape for Homespun tapes.
    John Sebastian

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