harmonicon
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Origin of harmonicon
1815–25; noun use of Greek harmonikón, neuter of harmonikós harmonic
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This may result in a piece played on an instrument from the musical instruments collection, such as the work Glenn Kotche, the drummer for the band Wilco, wrote for a 19th-century stone harmonicon.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 15, 2015
Redwood thought that over, and decided that his son might best begin with a very pure-sounding harmonicon of one octave, to which afterwards there could be an extension.
From The Food of the Gods and How It Came to Earth by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
The harmonicon ceased, and the censorious professors were forced to stop their cavilling.
From Joseph II. and His Court by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
He was quite a musician, and touched the harmonicon, banjo and accordeon with skill and feeling.
From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by W. H. (William Henry) Rhodes
A wheezing strain from the harmonicon followed her into the May sunshine, then ended, abruptly;—Mrs. Price had begun!
From Quaint Courtships by William Dean Howells
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