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harmonium
[ hahr-moh-nee-uhm ]
noun
- an organlike keyboard instrument with small metal reeds and a pair of bellows operated by the player's feet.
harmonium
/ hɑːˈməʊnɪəm /
noun
- a musical keyboard instrument of the reed organ family, in which air from pedal-operated bellows causes the reeds to vibrate
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harmonium1
1840–50; Latinization of Greek harmónion, neuter of harmónios harmonious
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Word History and Origins
Origin of harmonium1
C19: from French, from harmonie harmony
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Example Sentences
He was also the inventor of "Poikilorgue," an expressive organ, which was the origin of the harmonium.
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It is accompanied by a small harmonium, played by a young lady in moderately tasteful style.
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And while he spoke someone inside the house played "God Save the Queen" with one finger (incorrectly) on a harmonium.
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He sang an Offertory solo, accompanying himself on the harmonium.
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My hostess played the harmonium; the potential Personage of the family led the singing.
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