concertina
Pronunciation
/kɑnsɝˈtinə/

Definition & Meaning of "concertina"in English

Concertina
01

a small polygonal instrument that resembles an accordion which is played by pressing keys and pulling and pushing its sides

concertina definition and meaning

What is a "concertina"?

A concertina is a small, hand-held accordion-like instrument with a hexagonal or oval shape. It consists of a set of metal reeds inside a bellows. When the bellows are pushed or pulled, air flows through the reeds, creating sound. The instrument has buttons on both ends that control which reeds are played, allowing the musician to produce a range of notes. Concertinas are used in various musical styles, including folk, traditional, and classical music, and are known for their distinct, expressive sound and portability.

02

coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
concertinas
to concertina
01

collapse like a concertina

Grammatical Information
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
concertina
3rd person singular
concertinas
Past simple
concertinaed
Past participle
concertinaed
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