harmonica
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The pair smuggled a harmonica and a set of small bells during the Gemini 6A mission.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 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
The Grateful Dead featured Garcia also on guitar, McKernan on organ and harmonica, Phil Lesh on bass and Bill Kreutzmann on drums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 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
When I blow my harmonica, he won’t sing.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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
His most famous work foregrounded unconventional instruments like harmonicas, whistles and cowbells, he created inspirational melodic voices and so he was often closer to what might be called a songwriter.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 6, 2020
I was imagining a Fellini-esque street parade with party hats, guitars and harmonicas, but decided that such a cinematic allusion would only reveal my age.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2018
Mr. Kaine, who often travels with several harmonicas, sings in the gospel choir and particularly likes “Wade in the Water,” an African-American spiritual, according to the Rev. Jim Arsenault, the pastor there.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2016
They found a great demand for pocket-knives and cheap jewelry, and by playing on the instruments they sold over three dozen mouth harmonicas and three accordions.
From Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone by Stratemeyer, Edward
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