melodeon

Meaning

1. A type of reed organ with a single keyboard.
2. An accordion where the melody-side keyboard is limited to the notes of diatonic scales in a small number of keys.

Synonyms

harmonium

redpoll

panoramic receiver

reconnaissance receiver

Translations

niněra

piano de maneta

Drehleier

Drehorgel

Leier

Leierkasten

Radleier

μελωδιόν

μικρό αρμόνιο

vielle à roue

organetto

ghironda

draaiorgel

pierement

🅰️

draailier

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪˈləʊdɪən/

Etymology

From French mélodium, with change of ending.