noun

harmonica

harmonica, mouth organ

He played a sad tune on his harmonica.

He played a sad tune on his harmonica.

((a/the)) harmonica a musical instrument He plays the harmonica very well.

Synonyms: mouth organ

From the Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'harmony', as it produces harmonious sounds.

Think of a small instrument that creates 'harmony'. It's also called a 'mouth organ' because you play it with your mouth.

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