anglo-german concertina
noun
Meaning
A small, hexagonal free-reed musical instrument where each button produces a different note depending on whether the bellows are pushed or pulled.
Examples
- He mastered the anglo-german concertina by practicing traditional Irish jigs for hours every day.
- Unlike the English system, the anglo-german concertina is bisonoric, meaning it plays different notes on the push and pull.
Synonyms: concertina, squeezebox, free-reed instrument, accordion