Found 3 items, similar to Harmonica.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: harmonica
genggong, harmonika
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: harmonica
harmonica
n : a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of
free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing
into the desired hole [syn:
mouth organ,
harp,
mouth harp
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Harmonica
Harmonica
\Har*mon"i*ca\ (-[i^]*k[.a]), n. [Fem. fr. L.
harmonicus harmonic. See
Harmonic, n. ]
1. A musical instrument, consisting of a series of
hemispherical glasses which, by touching the edges with
the dampened finger, give forth the tones; it is now
called the
glass harmonica, to distinguish it from the
common harmonica, formerly called the harmonicon.
[1913 Webster]
2. A toy instrument of strips of glass or metal hung on two
tapes, and struck with hammers.
[1913 Webster]
3. A small wind musical instrument shaped like a flat bar
with holes along the thin edges, held in the hand and
producing notes from multiple vibrating reeds arranged
inside along its length; it was formerly called the
harmonicon. See
harmonicon.
[PJC]