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harmonium

[ hahr-moh-nee-uhm ]

noun

  1. an organlike keyboard instrument with small metal reeds and a pair of bellows operated by the player's feet.


harmonium

/ hɑːˈməʊnɪəm /

noun

  1. a musical keyboard instrument of the reed organ family, in which air from pedal-operated bellows causes the reeds to vibrate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonium1

1840–50; Latinization of Greek harmónion, neuter of harmónios harmonious
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Word History and Origins

Origin of harmonium1

C19: from French, from harmonie harmony
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Example Sentences

Punch-Drunk is better described as a manic lark, from the abandoned harmonium that kicks off the story to the phone-sex extortion ploy that threatens to disrupt Barry’s newfound contentment.

From Time

He was also the inventor of "Poikilorgue," an expressive organ, which was the origin of the harmonium.

It is accompanied by a small harmonium, played by a young lady in moderately tasteful style.

And while he spoke someone inside the house played "God Save the Queen" with one finger (incorrectly) on a harmonium.

He sang an Offertory solo, accompanying himself on the harmonium.

My hostess played the harmonium; the potential Personage of the family led the singing.

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