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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 of harmonica from the Web
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Then, Martin began to improvise a song about Dublin and Rob, while Rob joined in on a harmonica.
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So, too, is Theresa's, a Bronzeville blues joint, where musicians could tease the most mournful wailing out of a guitar or harmonica, followed by riffs of pure joy.
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As a Senator, Tim uses the listening and collaboration skills he’s picked up as an amateur harmonica player and music fan to seek out common ground between himself and his colleagues.
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A design that resembles a football glued to a harmonica, or something with more of a motorcycle-loving comic book villain vibe?
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Organizers of the Make Music Liberty event are encouraging anyone to grab their ukulele, drum, harmonica or simply interest in live music and head to town for the day-long celebration of music and the start of of the warmest season.
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Keyboard whiz/composer Emborg teams up with gifted chromatic harmonica master Mathias Heise (echoes of the late virtuoso Toots Thielemans) to create 10 joyous tracks in an exhilarating new jazz hybrid.
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Ingrid Berry-Clay, one of Chuck’s three daughters, sings and plays harmonica.
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Rowland, who plays the harmonica and sings for the Kyle Rowland Blues Band, has been a favorite on the Sacramento music scene.
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Origin and Etymology of harmonica
Italian armonica, feminine of armonico harmonious
HARMONICA Defined for English Language Learners
harmonica
playDefinition of harmonica for English Language Learners
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: a small musical instrument that is played with your mouth
HARMONICA Defined for Kids
harmonica
playDefinition of harmonica for Students
: a small musical instrument held in the hand and played by the mouth
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