harmonica
noun
har·mon·i·ca
här-ˈmä-ni-kə 
1
: a small rectangular wind instrument with free reeds recessed in air slots from which tones are sounded by exhaling and inhaling
2
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Fitting his divergent cast of sounds into such a little space meant becoming a master of instrumental ambiguity, the type of composer/programmer able to make a lead guitar waveform sound like a harmonica.
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
The result became one of the most compelling film scores of the season, featuring Göransson’s signature grandiose scale melded seamlessly with classic blues guitars and harmonicas, along with
other staples of the Delta like gospel and folk as well as Irish standards.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Though best known as a drummer, Ranken also contributed percussion, harmonica and occasional vocals to the band’s recordings and live performances.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to drums, Ranken played the harmonica and provided vocals for the group.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
The result became one of the most compelling film scores of the season, featuring Göransson’s signature grandiose scale melded seamlessly with classic blues guitars and harmonicas, along with
other staples of the Delta like gospel and folk as well as Irish standards.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Though best known as a drummer, Ranken also contributed percussion, harmonica and occasional vocals to the band’s recordings and live performances.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to drums, Ranken played the harmonica and provided vocals for the group.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Harmonica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonica. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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harmonica
noun
har·mon·i·ca
här-ˈmän-i-kə
: a small musical instrument that is held in the hand and played by the mouth and that produces a sound through metal reeds which vibrate as air is blown or drawn past them
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