harmonica

The lyrics mention muddy water and Natchez, Miss., and he adds wailing fills on the instrument officially known as a harmonica but which in this context is usually called a “harp.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Nicknamed "The Clobberer", Ranken played drums, percussion, harmonica and provided vocals for The Pogues in the 90s and 00s.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

An example of a highly creative response includes words like "galaxy, fork, freedom, algae, harmonica, quantum, nostalgia, velvet, hurricane, photosynthesis."

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2026

That persistent harmonica intro or, god-forbid, his later forays into doo-wop were an eternal annoyance, part of the reason he started looking for some alternative in the first place.

From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2025

He wiped his nose with the back of his hand and then played another bit of song on the harmonica.

From "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" by Kate DiCamillo

On Venus, sounds that are caused by solid objects vibrating, like harmonicas or reed organ pipes, would be pitched down because the atmosphere is dense and soupy.

From Salon ● Jun. 3, 2025

After his time in the restaurant business, Hurtado sold toys for a living, including cheap harmonicas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2022

There was an acoustic guitar, harmonicas, and Anderson brought along his banjo.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 28, 2016

Sometimes we give the kids harmonicas – it’s not unusual to have up to 600 kids in an auditorium or a gym, and believe it or not, more often than not, it is not chaotic.

From The Guardian ● Sep. 30, 2016

There is chimes and bells and harmonicas and mechanical banjos under the flooring and in the walls and ceiling.

From Athalie by Frank Craig