Definition

A small musical instrument that looks like a hexagon and has bellows and buttons to play notes, similar to an accordion.

Example

She played a beautiful melody on her concertina during the picnic.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone play a concertina?

No, I haven't! What kind of instrument is it?

It's like a small accordion, but with buttons instead of keys.

That sounds really interesting! I’d love to hear one live.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concertina → The word is derived from the Italian 'concertina', which is a diminutive form of 'concerto' (meaning concert or agreement). The suffix '-ina' indicates a smaller version. Thus, 'concertina' refers to a small concert or a small musical instrument that produces sound in harmony.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small concert' ('concertina') that produces harmonious sounds, helping you remember that a concertina is a small musical instrument.

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