armonica
English
noun
Definitions
- A musical instrument made of blown-glass bowls mounted on a spindle turned originally by a foot pedal, and played with wetted fingers, producing an ethereal sound. Technically, it is a crystallophone. It has enjoyed a modern revival.
Etymology
Derived from Italian armonia (harmony).
Origin
Italian (Fiorentino)
armonia
Gloss
harmony
Kanji
諧
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- armonicist English
- harmonia Latin
- armonia Italian
- armonioso Italian
- armonista Italian
- armonistico Italian
- armonizzare Italian