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accordion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkɔrdiən/ · UK /əˈkɔːdiən/

accordion means: A musical instrument with keys or buttons that you pull open and push closed to make sound.

noun

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTB1

A musical instrument with keys or buttons that you pull open and push closed to make sound.

  • He plays the accordion.
  • She brought her accordion to the party.
  • Two accordions accompanied the dancers.

Common phrases: play the accordion, piano accordion, accordion player

EXPANDING STRUCTUREC1

Something with parts that open out and fold back together.

  • The paper opened into an accordion.
  • Clicking a heading expands one section of the accordion.
  • The display forms an accordion that folds flat for storage.

Common phrases: paper accordion, accordion menu, folding accordion

Questions about accordion

What does accordion mean?

A musical instrument with keys or buttons that you pull open and push closed to make sound.

What is accordion in other languages?

Türkçe: akordeon · Español: acordeón · Français: accordéon · Deutsch: Akkordeon · Italiano: fisarmonica · 日本語: アコーディオン

How do you pronounce accordion?

In American English /əˈkɔrdiən/; in British English /əˈkɔːdiən/.

How do you use accordion in a sentence?

He plays the accordion. She brought her accordion to the party.

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