Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concertina
Noun
/ˌkɒn.səˈtiː.nə/
Definition
A musical instrument resembling an accordion, played by pulling and pushing the ends to create sound.
Examples
- The musician played a lively tune on his concertina at the street fair.
- She quickly learned how to play her favorite folk songs on the concertina.
- The concertina’s unique sound added charm to the traditional dance performance.
Meaning
The concertina is a free-reed musical instrument, which means it produces sound when air is forced through reeds. It is typically hexagonal and has buttons instead of piano keys.
Synonyms
- Accordion
- Free-reed instrument
- Harmonium
