harmonicon
AmericanEtymology
Origin of harmonicon
1815–25; noun use of Greek harmonikón, neuter of harmonikós harmonic
Example Sentences
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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
Then the chief musician came with a large wooden harmonicon hung from his neck.
From Off to the Wilds Being the Adventures of Two Brothers by Hildibrand, Henri Théophile
"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 An Encore by Stephens, Alice Barber
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)
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