harmonicon

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This may result in a piece played on an instrument from the musical instruments collection, such as the work Glenn Kotche, the drummer for the band Wilco, wrote for a 19th-century stone harmonicon.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2015

"Well, I merely heard you above the steam harmonicon at the switchback," said Miss Dale.

From An Open-Eyed Conspiracy; an Idyl of Saratoga by Howells, William Dean

The harmonicon ceased, and the censorious professors were forced to stop their cavilling.

From Joseph II. and His Court by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

He was quite a musician, and touched the harmonicon, banjo and accordeon with skill and feeling.

From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)

A wheezing strain from the harmonicon followed her into the May sunshine, then ended, abruptly—Mrs. Price had begun!

From An Encore by Stephens, Alice Barber