harmonica

The lyrics mention muddy water and Natchez, Miss., and he adds wailing fills on the instrument officially known as a harmonica but which in this context is usually called a “harp.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The Stones sound absolutely committed, with Jagger’s harmonica and vocals particularly strong.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

I came clean and told Pop the whole story, selling it under the guise of patriotism — and with three-part harmony and a harmonica.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

Nicknamed "The Clobberer", Ranken played drums, percussion, harmonica and provided vocals for The Pogues in the 90s and 00s.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

I couldn’t believe the racket she was making—she sounded like a duck swallowing a harmonica.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen

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

After all, not only did she have those pictures on her wall, she also has one of Dylan’s harmonicas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2024

The trademark harmonicas have been holstered, at least for now, his audience shrinking from a spellbound national electorate to a spirited weekday gathering of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

From New York Times ● Nov. 19, 2016

There was an acoustic guitar, harmonicas, and Anderson brought along his banjo.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2016

There is chimes and bells and harmonicas and mechanical banjos under the flooring and in the walls and ceiling.

From Athalie by Frank Craig