harmonicon
AmericanEtymology
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
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 Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)
The lad from Lucerne went first, playing briskly upon the harmonicon; the others followed two and two, and Oscar in the middle held aloft the banner.
From Gritli's Children by Brooks, Louise
There was a moment's silence, broken by a distant harmonicon.
From Quaint Courtships by Howells, William Dean
There was a moment’s silence, broken by a distant harmonicon.
From An Encore by Stephens, Alice Barber
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