accordion

accordion

noun

The English word for accordion is accordion. It is a noun that refers to a portable musical instrument with a bellows, a keyboard, and buttons. The accordion is played by pressing the keys or buttons while moving the two sides of the instrument together and apart. This action forces air through the bellows, which causes the reeds inside the instrument to vibrate and produce sound.

 

Example

  1. The musician played lively tunes on his accordion.
  2. The accordion's bellows expanded and contracted as the player squeezed and released the air.
  3. The old accordion was stored in the attic, its wooden frame creaking as it was moved.