Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

acordeão

Noun
/a.kor.deˈɐ̃.ɐ̃/
Definition
A musical instrument similar to an accordion, often used in folk music.
Examples
  • He played a beautiful melody on the acordeão at the festival.
  • Many traditional dances in Portugal are accompanied by the acordeão.
Meaning
The acordeão is a free-reed instrument played by compressing and expanding a bellows while pressing buttons or keys, producing sound.
Synonyms
  • Accordion
  • Piano accordion
  • Free reed instrument