accordion
UK: əˈkɔː.di.ən | US: əˈkɔːr.di.ən
n. A portable musical instrument with a keyboard and bellows, played by compressing or expanding while pressing keys or buttons.
The word "accordion" derives from the German "Akkordion," coined in the early 19th century from the Italian "accordare" (to tune or harmonize). The root "accord" reflects the instrument's ability to produce harmonious tones through its reeds and bellows. The suffix "-ion" standardizes it as a noun, similar to other musical terms. The name emphasizes the instrument's tonal harmony, a key feature distinguishing it from other free-reed instruments.
The street performer played a lively tune on his accordion.
She learned to play the accordion as a child in Poland.
The accordion’s bellows expanded and contracted with rhythmic precision.
Folk music often features the accordion for its rich, resonant sound.
He repaired the broken keys of his vintage accordion.