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accordion in German

accordion in German is Akkordeon, Ziehharmonika, Schifferklavier — accordion means a boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.

accordion in German

Akkordeon
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).
Ziehharmonika
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).
Schifferklavier
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).
Handharmonika
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).
Handorgel
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).
Quetsche
noun
A box-shaped musical instrument played by compressing or expanding its bellows while pressing its buttons or its keys, causing pallets to open, which allow air to flow across strips of brass or steel (reeds).

What does "accordion" mean?

  1. noun A boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.
    "He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival."
  2. noun A user-interface element made of sections that expand and collapse, similar to the instrument's folds.
    "Click each heading to expand the accordion and reveal more details."

accordion in a sentence

  • He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival.
  • Click each heading to expand the accordion and reveal more details.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "accordion" in German?

"accordion" in German is Akkordeon, Ziehharmonika, Schifferklavier. accordion means: A boxy musical instrument with folding bellows, played by pressing buttons or keys while squeezing air through it.

How do you use "accordion" in a sentence?

Example: "He played a lively tune on the accordion at the street festival." In German, "accordion" is Akkordeon, Ziehharmonika, Schifferklavier.

Are there other ways to say "accordion" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "accordion": Akkordeon, Ziehharmonika, Schifferklavier, Handharmonika, Handorgel, Quetsche.

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