harmonica

noun

har·mon·i·ca | \här-ˈmä-ni-kə

Definition of harmonica

2 : a small rectangular wind instrument with free reeds recessed in air slots from which tones are sounded by exhaling and inhaling

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Eventually, the crowd wandered to the dining room to a twangy, harmonica-heavy soundtrack. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Ballroom Marfa and Max Mara Host a Riotous Spaghetti Western Gala," 7 Nov. 2018 More specifically, Jordan knows how to play the piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, French horn, and drums. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'Dancing With the Stars Juniors' Host Jordan Fisher Had a Tough Time on 'DWTS'," 2 Oct. 2018 Vallillo plays mandolin, harmonica and many different types of guitars, including the bottleneck slide guitar, his favorite. — Sheryl Devore, Lake County News-Sun, "Acclaimed singer/songwriter Vallillo to honor state bicentennial at Grayslake concert," 7 June 2018 Even a wet nose can't fix this broken heart, but some harmonica and a lot of dog wails will get you through the long night. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "10 Songs About Dogs," 4 June 2018 Music played a large part in his life starting in Grammar school on the harmonica and later the clarinet. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Cameron David Bailey," 10 June 2018 Stanley enjoyed Polka music, especially the Jimmy Sturr Band, traveling cross country, the racetracks and playing the harmonica. — Hartford Courant, courant.com, "Stanley F. Dobek," 26 June 2018 Ace harmonica player Steve Guyger is also on the bill. — Dan Deluca, Philly.com, "Dan DeLuca's Mix Picks: John Fogerty & ZZ Top in Camden, Seymour Stein's music memoir and Ivy Sole at Spruce Street Harbor Park," 21 June 2018 Phil Linz, a harmonica-playing infielder from Calvert Hall who played seven years in the major leagues, winning a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1962. — Mike Klingaman, baltimoresun.com, "The Sun Remembers: This Week in Maryland sports history for June 3-9," 3 June 2018

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