Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mouth-organ
noun
/maʊθ ˈɔːɡən/
Definition
A musical instrument played by using the mouth to create sound, often known as a harmonica.
Examples
- He played a beautiful melody on his mouth-organ at the local café.
- The mouth-organ is often used in blues music to add a soulful sound.
- Children can learn to play songs quickly on the mouth-organ, making it a popular choice for beginners.
Meaning
The mouth-organ produces music by the player blowing air into or drawing air out of holes along a mouthpiece. Each hole is tuned to a specific pitch and usually produces a single note.
Synonyms
- harmonica
- French harp
- mouth harp
