accordion
Translation
accordion
Examples
He plays the accordion in a folk band.
He plays the accordion in a folk band.
Grammar Patterns
((an accordion)) a musical instrument He plays the accordion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: concertina, squeeze-box
Etymology
From Italian 'accordeon', derived from German 'Akkord', meaning 'chord'.
Memory Tips
Picture the instrument expanding and contracting in 'accord' with the music to produce chords.