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harmonicas

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/hɑːrˈmɒnɪkəz/ · har-mo-ni-cas

A small musical instrument played by using the mouth to direct air into one or more holes along a mouthpiece.

Meanings

nounformal

A small musical instrument played by using the mouth to direct air into one or more holes along a mouthpiece.

ایک چھوٹا سا موسیقی کا آلہ جسے منہ سے ہوا کو ایک یا زیادہ سوراخوں میں داخل کرکے بجایا جاتا ہے۔

ہارمونیکا

harmonica

Synonyms

mouth organblues harpFrench harpمنہ کا آلہبلوز ہارپفرنچ ہارپ

Common Collocations

  • blues harmonica
  • diatonic harmonica
  • harmonica solo

Example Sentences

He played the harmonica beautifully during the performance.

اس نے پرفارمنس کے دوران ہارمونیکا خوبصورتی سے بجایا۔

Us ne performance ke doran harmonica khoobsurati se bajaya.

The harmonica is a key instrument in blues music.

ہارمونیکا بلوز موسیقی میں ایک اہم آلہ ہے۔

Harmonica blues musiqi mein ek ahem aala hai.

She learned to play the harmonica in her childhood.

اس نے اپنی بچپن میں ہارمونیکا بجانا سیکھا۔

Us ne apni bachpan mein harmonica bajana seekha.

Easily Confused With

melody:Melody refers to a sequence of notes that are musically satisfying, whereas harmonicas are the instruments that can produce melodies.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a harmonica as a pocket-sized instrument that brings music wherever you go.

Imagine a street performer playing a harmonica, surrounded by a happy audience.

📖 Etymology

Origin: German "Harmonika" — a musical instrument that produces sound through vibrating air

First known use: 1820

The harmonica originated in Europe in the early 19th century and gained popularity in various musical genres, especially in blues, country, and folk music.