harmonica

noun

har·mon·i·ca | \ här-ˈmä-ni-kə

Definition of harmonica

1 : glass 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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Recent Examples on the Web Because there are some things that cannot be played on the harmonica. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2022 This is useful for the previously mentioned blowing out of candles, as well as blowing on a harmonica. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 1 June 2022 On 1965 the songs finds Reed on acoustic guitar and harmonica, with Cale singing harmonies in a style described as being akin to folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 June 2022 This dynamic multiple Blues Award-winning act is led by veteran Estrin, a superb songwriter, soulful singer, and scorching harmonica player. — BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 His father, a carpenter, played guitar, tenor banjo and harmonica; his mother was a homemaker. — New York Times, 5 Apr. 2022 Taj Mahal is on harmonica, guitar and piano, Ry Cooder is on guitar, mandolin and banjo, and Ry’s accomplished son Joachim Cooder joins on bass and drums. — Barry Mazor, WSJ, 3 May 2022 Soon, his frenetic performance style — even then, Janson was known for prowling the stage, wailing on harmonica and jumping off speakers — caught the attention of Music Row. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Apr. 2022 Myricks also tried to learn the harmonica, something else that amused his father. — Terry Pluto, cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022 See More

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