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Definition of melodica

melodica

/məˈlɑː.dɪ.kə/
me · lod · i · ca
Plural:melodicas
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melodica Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, handheld free-reed wind instrument played by blowing air through a mouthpiece while pressing keys on a built-in piano-like keyboard.

Example

"The street musician played a lively tune on his melodica, drawing a small crowd of passersby."

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• Rhymes for melodica

• Nearby Words

mellowly
mellowness
melodic
melodica
melodically
melodious
melodiously

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1950s by the German musical instrument manufacturer Hohner, formed from 'melody' (or German 'Melodie') and the suffix '-ica', modeled after 'harmonica'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melodica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melodica
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