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harmonica

[hahr-mon-i-kuh] / hɑrˈmɒn ɪ kə /


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The pair smuggled a harmonica and a set of small bells during the Gemini 6A mission.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

An example of a highly creative response includes words like "galaxy, fork, freedom, algae, harmonica, quantum, nostalgia, velvet, hurricane, photosynthesis."

From Science Daily Jan. 25, 2026

The Grateful Dead featured Garcia also on guitar, McKernan on organ and harmonica, Phil Lesh on bass and Bill Kreutzmann on drums.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

That persistent harmonica intro or, god-forbid, his later forays into doo-wop were an eternal annoyance, part of the reason he started looking for some alternative in the first place.

From Salon Dec. 14, 2025

When I blow my harmonica, he won’t sing.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

On Venus, sounds that are caused by solid objects vibrating, like harmonicas or reed organ pipes, would be pitched down because the atmosphere is dense and soupy.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2025

His most famous work foregrounded unconventional instruments like harmonicas, whistles and cowbells, he created inspirational melodic voices and so he was often closer to what might be called a songwriter.

From The Guardian Jul. 6, 2020

I was imagining a Fellini-esque street parade with party hats, guitars and harmonicas, but decided that such a cinematic allusion would only reveal my age.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2018

Mr. Kaine, who often travels with several harmonicas, sings in the gospel choir and particularly likes “Wade in the Water,” an African-American spiritual, according to the Rev. Jim Arsenault, the pastor there.

From New York Times Jul. 22, 2016

They found a great demand for pocket-knives and cheap jewelry, and by playing on the instruments they sold over three dozen mouth harmonicas and three accordions.

From Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone by Stratemeyer, Edward




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