piano accordion

noun

1. accordion ( def 1 ).

piano accordion

noun

1. an accordion in which the right hand plays a piano-like keyboard See accordion

Derived Forms

• piano accordionist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of piano accordion¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

With his broad-brimmed black hat, glasses and a white piano accordion emblazoned with the words “BUCK WHEAT,” Mr. Dural became the face of zydeco for many listeners far beyond the music’s Gulf Coast regional circuit.

From New York Times