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  1. Accordion - Wikipedia

    An accordionist Accordions (from 19th-century German Akkordeon, from Akkord —"musical chord, concord of sounds") [1] are a family of box-shaped musical instruments of the bellows -driven free …

  2. Accordion | Definition, Origin, History, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Accordion, free-reed portable musical instrument, consisting of a treble casing with external piano-style keys or buttons and a bass casing (usually with buttons) attached to opposite sides of a hand …

  3. How does the accordion work, and what’s the history of the …

    May 23, 2024 · How does the accordion work? The accordion has three main components: the right hand side, a piano or button keyboard; the bellows, which act like a bow; and the left hand side, …

  4. How to Play the Accordion (with Pictures) - wikiHow

    Sep 17, 2025 · You might think that playing the accordion requires extensive knowledge of musical notation. But guess what? It actually doesn't. So if you're a beginner, and would like to find out more …

  5. The History and Origins of the Accordion Explained In Detail

    Oct 18, 2025 · It was invented by Friedrich Buschmann and introduced as a portable wind instrument with two reed organs connected by folding bellows. The accordion has since gained popularity …

  6. Accordions - Guitar Center

    From the energetic rhythms of Cajun and conjunto to the expressive tones of French musette and modern singer-songwriter music, there’s a perfect accordion for every genre. With its unique design …

  7. AccordionMusic Rising ~ The Musical Cultures of the Gulf South

    Accordions (from 19th century German Akkordion, from Akkord – “musical chord, concord of sounds”) are a family of box-shaped musical instruments of the bellows-driven free-reed aerophone type, …

  8. Musical Migrant: Accordions on the Move - Smithsonian Institution

    The sound of the accordion, a traditional European instrument, has traveled the world and been incorporated as a staple into many genres of music.

  9. History of the accordion: invention, evolution and famous makers

    Mar 6, 2024 · We delve into the history of the accordion, looking at its earliest iterations, the development of the playing style and how the accordion has found its way into various musical styles …

  10. The Accordion: History, Evolution, and Musical Influence

    Oct 21, 2024 · From its origins in 19th-century Europe to its current role in various musical genres worldwide, the accordion has undergone significant evolution. It has become a staple in folk, …