american organ

• Сленговое название губной гармошки, небольшого духового инструмента, на котором играют, продувая воздух через язычки. Термин, вероятно, возник из-за популярности инструмента в американской народной и блюзовой музыке.

A slang term for a harmonica, a small wind instrument played by blowing air through reeds. The term likely originated from the instrument's popularity in American folk and blues music.

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   A type of reed organ or harmonium, often used in churches or homes, that produces sound by air passing through reeds.

   Американский орган

   • The church had an old American organ that was played during services.
   • She learned to play hymns on the American organ.
   • The American organ has a distinct, mellow tone compared to a pipe organ.