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harmonium|hɑːˈməʊnɪəm|
[a. F. harmonium (invented by Debain, c 1840), deriv. of Gr.-L. harmonia or Gr. ἁρµόνιος harmonious: cf. melodium.]
A keyboard instrument, the tones of which are produced by free metal ‘reeds’, tongues, or ‘vibrators’, actuated by a current of air from bellows, usually worked by treadles; a kind of reed-organ.
Strictly distinguished from the American organ by the fact that the air is driven outwards through the reed-pipes, whereas in the latter it is sucked inwards; but the name is sometimes extended to include the American organ.
1847Illustr. Lond. News 7 Aug. 95/2 Pianos, melodiums, harmoniums, eolinas, &c. too dear at any price. 1879Stainer Music of Bible 27 What could the musical historian of a thousand years hence gather of the construction of a harmonium [etc.], from the derivation of their respective names? 1880M. E. Braddon Just as I am xxxiv, The schoolmistress began her voluntary on the harmonium.
Hence harˈmoniumist, one who plays a harmonium.
1886Standard 18 Mar. 8/6 A Clergyman's daughter wishes for an engagement as Harmoniumist. |