accordions
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/əˈkɔr.di.ənz/
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/əˈkɔː.di.ənz/
(accordion)
portable musical instrument
Etymology
'accordion' originates from German, specifically the word 'Akkordeon', where 'Akkord' meant 'musical chord'.
'Akkordeon' transformed into the English word 'accordion' in the 19th century.
Initially, it meant 'a musical instrument producing chords', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a musical instrument with a keyboard and bellows, played by compressing and expanding the bellows while pressing keys to produce sound.
She played a beautiful melody on her accordion.
Synonyms
Noun 2
plural form of 'accordion'.
The band featured several accordions in their performance.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/04/15 02:21