harmonium

[ hahr-moh-nee-uhm ]

noun

1. an organlike keyboard instrument with small metal reeds and a pair of bellows operated by the player's feet.

harmonium

/ hɑːˈməʊnɪəm /

noun

1. a musical keyboard instrument of the reed organ family, in which air from pedal-operated bellows causes the reeds to vibrate

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonium¹

1840–50; Latinization of Greek harmónion, neuter of harmónios harmonious

Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonium¹

C19: from French, from harmonie harmony

Example Sentences

Punch-Drunk is better described as a manic lark, from the abandoned harmonium that kicks off the story to the phone-sex extortion ploy that threatens to disrupt Barry’s newfound contentment.

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He was also the inventor of "Poikilorgue," an expressive organ, which was the origin of the harmonium.

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It is accompanied by a small harmonium, played by a young lady in moderately tasteful style.

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And while he spoke someone inside the house played "God Save the Queen" with one finger (incorrectly) on a harmonium.

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He sang an Offertory solo, accompanying himself on the harmonium.

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My hostess played the harmonium; the potential Personage of the family led the singing.

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