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
"True," replied the professor, "and your planet turns out to be an insignificant harmonicon."
From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
A wheezing strain from the harmonicon followed her into the May sunshine, then ended, abruptly;—Mrs. Price had begun!
From Quaint Courtships by Howells, William Dean
I have had them on a glass harmonicon.
From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various
In the breath of the wind these slips, with all their notes varied like those of a harmonicon, gave forth a most melancholy murmuring.
From Robur the Conqueror by Verne, Jules
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