mouth-organ
Definition
- Noun:
- A musical instrument: "mouth-organ" refers to a small, rectangular wind instrument (also called a harmonica) that is played by blowing or drawing air through a set of reeds using the mouth. It is held against the lips and moved side to side to produce different notes.
Usage Examples
- (He used the small wind instrument to perform music.)
- (The child became skilled at using the harmonica.)
Advanced Usage
"to play the mouth-organ": to perform music using this instrument.
- At the campfire, everyone sang while she played the mouth-organ. (She provided musical accompaniment with the harmonica.)
"mouth-organ player": a person who plays this instrument.
- The mouth-organ player wowed the audience with his fast, bluesy riffs. (The harmonica performer impressed listeners.)
Variants and Related Words
- Harmonica (n): a synonym for mouth-organ; a more common term.
- She prefers the word "harmonica" to "mouth-organ". (She uses a different name for the same instrument.)
- Mouth (n): the part of the face used for speaking, eating, and blowing; the word is part of "mouth-organ".
- He placed the mouth-organ to his mouth. (He positioned the instrument near his lips.)
Synonyms
- Harmonica: the standard English term for this instrument.
- Blues harp: a colloquial term for a harmonica, often used in blues music.
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