harmonica
noun
har·mon·i·ca
här-ˈmä-ni-kə 
1
2
: a small rectangular wind instrument with free reeds recessed in air slots from which tones are sounded by exhaling and inhaling
Examples of harmonica in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Barbaro, 33, who plays the role of Dylan’s girlfriend Joan Baez, was captured playing the guitar alongside Chalamet who sang into a microphone while a harmonica appeared to be attached to his shirt.
—
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere, Stevie Wonder plays harmonica on a track, and Nile Rodgers plays guitar.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Indeed, the set features collaborators from various musical genres — including Post Malone and Miley Cyrus — as well as instruments such as the accordion, washboards, harmonicas and even her own nails.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
The guitarist also sings and plays keyboards, cello, harmonica and mandolin.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
According to family members, Mrs. Smith played a mean harmonica at family jam sessions.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Fred Thompson will give a presentation about the history of the harmonica and will play a number of songs that people enjoyed during different periods of our country’s history.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
Now, Carlos is passing on his dual crafts to his 14-year-old grandson, ensuring that the harmonica's melodies and the shine of well-cared-for shoes will continue through another generation.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024
Music Lester Bangs at 75: legacy of ‘America’s Greatest Rock Critic’ endures four decades after his death
Dec. 9, 2023
As high school students Raney and fellow guitarist-singer Butler were both members of the band Thee Dark Ages, which Bangs would sometimes join onstage to play harmonica.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere, Stevie Wonder plays harmonica on a track, and Nile Rodgers plays guitar.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Indeed, the set features collaborators from various musical genres — including Post Malone and Miley Cyrus — as well as instruments such as the accordion, washboards, harmonicas and even her own nails.
—Anna Chan, Billboard, 29 Mar. 2024
The guitarist also sings and plays keyboards, cello, harmonica and mandolin.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
According to family members, Mrs. Smith played a mean harmonica at family jam sessions.
—Frederick N. Rasmussen, Baltimore Sun, 25 Jan. 2024
Fred Thompson will give a presentation about the history of the harmonica and will play a number of songs that people enjoyed during different periods of our country’s history.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2024
Now, Carlos is passing on his dual crafts to his 14-year-old grandson, ensuring that the harmonica's melodies and the shine of well-cared-for shoes will continue through another generation.
—David Begnaud, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2024
Music Lester Bangs at 75: legacy of ‘America’s Greatest Rock Critic’ endures four decades after his death
Dec. 9, 2023
As high school students Raney and fellow guitarist-singer Butler were both members of the band Thee Dark Ages, which Bangs would sometimes join onstage to play harmonica.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'harmonica.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near harmonica
Cite this Entry
“Harmonica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmonica. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share