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harmonicas

  • plural
    of harmonica.
    harmonica
    noun
    a musical wind instrument consisting of a small rectangular case containing a set of metal reeds connected to a row of holes, over which the player places the mouth and exhales and inhales to produce the tones.

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On Venus, sounds that are caused by solid objects vibrating, like harmonicas or reed organ pipes, would be pitched down because the atmosphere is dense and soupy.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2025

After all, not only did she have those pictures on her wall, she also has one of Dylan’s harmonicas.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2024

His most famous work foregrounded unconventional instruments like harmonicas, whistles and cowbells, he created inspirational melodic voices and so he was often closer to what might be called a songwriter.

From The Guardian Jul. 6, 2020

Mr. Kaine, who often travels with several harmonicas, sings in the gospel choir and particularly likes “Wade in the Water,” an African-American spiritual, according to the Rev. Jim Arsenault, the pastor there.

From New York Times Jul. 22, 2016

It had just then flashed over him that Mr. Peaslee, the kind Mr. Peaslee, who gave Jim knives and harmonicas, was next-door neighbor to the Edwardses.

From The Calico Cat by Charles Miner Thompson