harmonicon

har·mon·i·con

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahr-mon-i-kuh n]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪ kən/
- /hˈɑːmənˌɪkən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahr-mon-i-kuh n]
- /hɑrˈmɒn ɪ kən/

Definitions of harmonicon word

noun harmonicon harmonica (def 1). 1
noun harmonicon orchestrion. 1
noun harmonicon (dated, music) the harmonica. 1
noun harmonicon a harmonica 0

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Origin of harmonicon

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; noun use of Greek harmonikón, neuter of harmonikós harmonic

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Parts of speech for Harmonicon

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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harmonicon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for harmonicon

noun harmonicon

harp — a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame formed by a soundbox, a pillar, and a curved neck, and having strings stretched between the soundbox and the neck that are plucked with the fingers.
french harp — harmonica (def 1).
mouth harp — harmonica (def 1).
harmonica — Also called mouth organ. a musical wind instrument consisting of a small rectangular case containing a set of metal reeds connected to a row of holes, over which the player places the mouth and exhales and inhales to produce the tones.
kazoo — a musical toy consisting of a tube that is open at both ends and has a hole in the side covered with parchment or membrane, which produces a buzzing sound when the performer hums into one end. Also called mirliton.

All 7 Synonyms of harmonicon