Harmonium

usgb/hɑːrˈməʊniəm/
noun

A musical instrument similar to an organ that you play by pressing keys and pumping with your feet.

He played a beautiful song on the harmonium at the concert.
Visual representation of "harmonium" - A musical instrument similar to an organ that you play by pressing keys and pumping with your feet

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  • play the harmonium
  • harmonium music
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Cultural Origin

The harmonium is commonly used in Indian music and religious practices as well as in Western folk.

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At the temple, worshippers sang along to the music of the harmonium.
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Physical Operation

Unlike modern keyboards, a harmonium requires the player to pump air with the feet or hands for sound.

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She sat at the harmonium, pumping the bellows while playing the melody.
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Acoustic Instrument

The harmonium produces sound acoustically, which sets it apart from electronic keyboards.

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The room was filled with the warm, acoustic tones of the harmonium.
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