harmonicas
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pluralof harmonica.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
harmonicanouna 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.
Example Sentences
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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