American English pronunciation
How to pronounce concertina
IPA transcription: [kɑnsɚ'tinə]
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Noun
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coiled barbed wire used as an obstacle
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free-reed instrument played like an accordion by pushing its ends together to force air through the reeds
Verb
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collapse like a concertina
Usage examples
- He has a younger sister named Rory who is a very good concertina player.
- It was an oversized concertina, with a full deep sound, excellent for un-amplified playing.
- During World War One soldiers manufactured concertina wire themselves, using ordinary barbed wire.
- Modern bands use a wide variety of instruments, especially the fiddle, concertina, and accordion.