ác-mô-ni-ca

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • Harmonica: A small, rectangular musical instrument played by blowing and sucking air through a series of metal reeds, producing different notes. It is often used in folk, blues, and popular music.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Anh ấy chơi ác-mô-ni-ca rất hay. (He plays the harmonica very well.)
  • Chiếc ác-mô-ni-ca cũ vẫn còn âm thanh tốt. (The old harmonica still has a good sound.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "ác-mô-ni-ca" is a direct phonetic loanword from the French "harmonica." It is used identically to its English counterpart.

Variants and Related Words

• Kèn harmonica: Another common term in Vietnamese for the same instrument, often used interchangeably with "ác-mô-ni-ca."
  • Cậu bé thích thổi kèn harmonica. (The boy likes to play the harmonica.)

Synonyms

• Mouth organ: A common synonym for harmonica in English.
• Harp: A colloquial term for harmonica, especially in blues music contexts.

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