noun a small keyboard instrument similar to an accordion
The melodeon is a type of reed organ that produces music by pressing keys or buttons to open and close air channels.
Melodeons are often studied and built by instrument makers as a part of their craft.
In historical contexts, the melodeon played a significant role in popular music of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
In traditional music genres such as folk or country, the melodeon is a popular instrument known for its distinctive sound.
A melodeon is a type of musical instrument commonly used by musicians in traditional folk music genres.
In music education, a melodeon may be used to teach students about different types of musical instruments and their sounds.
An instrument maker may specialize in crafting melodeons for musicians and collectors.