melodeon

[mel-oh-dee-uhn]

melodeon Definition

a small keyboard instrument similar to an accordion.

Using melodeon: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "melodeon" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He played a tune on his melodeon.

  • Example

    The bandoneon is a type of melodeon.

  • Example

    She learned to play the melodeon when she was young.

melodeon Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for melodeon

Phrases with melodeon

  • a type of melodeon that has buttons instead of keys

    Example

    He prefers playing the button melodeon over the piano accordion.

  • a type of melodeon that plays a different note on the push and pull of the bellows

    Example

    The diatonic melodeon is commonly used in traditional Irish music.

  • a type of melodeon that can play all the notes in the chromatic scale

    Example

    The chromatic melodeon is often used in classical music.

Origins of melodeon

from Greek 'melos', meaning 'song' and 'eidos', meaning 'form'

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Summary: melodeon in Brief

'Melodeon' [mel-oh-dee-uhn] is a small keyboard instrument similar to an accordion. It is often used in traditional music, such as Irish music, and can come in different types like the button melodeon or diatonic melodeon. The term 'melodeon' is formal and can be used interchangeably with 'accordion' or 'squeezebox.'