accordion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player

Etymology

First attested in 1831. Borrowed from German Akkordeon, from Akkord (“harmony”), from French accord, from Old French acorder, based on Italian accordare (“to tune”). See also accord.

In classic literature

Synonyms

piano accordion, squeeze box

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