ARMONICA

Etymology

Noun

armonica (plural armonicas)

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.

Synonyms

• glass harmonica

Anagrams

• Marocain, armoniac, macaroni, marocain

Source: Wiktionary



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