accordion
アコーディオン
解説 Definition
accordion は「アコーディオン」という意味で、蛇腹を伸び縮みさせながら鍵盤やボタンで演奏する楽器です。日本語のカタカナ語とほぼ同じ意味で使われます。
An accordion is a portable musical instrument played by expanding and compressing a central bellows while pressing keys or buttons. Air driven across internal reeds produces notes and chords, allowing the player to provide melody and accompaniment at the same time.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
日本語の「アコーディオン」とほぼ同じだが、英語では /əˈkɔːrdiən/ と第2音節に強勢を置く。語名は和音を表すドイツ語 Akkord と関係する。蛇腹 bellows を押し引きし、鍵盤やボタンで和音を鳴らす姿を思い浮かべ、play the accordion、carry an accordion で覚える。
The English word matches Japanese アコーディオン closely, but remember the English stress: /əˈkɔːrdiən/, with the strongest beat on the second syllable. Its name is connected with German Akkord, “chord,” which suits an instrument able to produce several notes together. Picture the player pulling and pushing the folded bellows while operating piano-style keys or buttons. Learn the natural phrase “play the accordion,” not “blow” it, even though moving air activates its reeds. “Accordion music,” “accordion player,” and “carry a small accordion” are also useful combinations.
例文
My grandfather plays the accordion at local festivals.
祖父は地元の祭りでアコーディオンを弾きます。
The accordion has a warm and lively sound.
アコーディオンには温かく生き生きとした音色があります。
She carried a small accordion onto the stage.
彼女は小さなアコーディオンを持って舞台に上がりました。
accordion の類義語・関連語
派生語
accordion の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ドイツ語Akkordeon由来。和音Akkordに楽器接尾辞を付けた造語です。語源はラテン語ad（〜へ）＋cor（心）で「心を合わせる→調和する」を意味し、複数の音が響き合う仕組みを指します。同語根にaccord（調和）やconcord（一致）があります。
Accordion was borrowed into English from German Akkordeon, the name given to a nineteenth-century free-reed instrument. Akkordeon was formed from Akkord, “musical chord,” with an instrument-forming ending. German Akkord ultimately shares its history with French accord, “agreement” or “harmony,” derived from Latin ad, “to,” and cor, “heart.” The instrument’s name therefore reflects its ability to sound chords, although modern accordions can play both melodies and accompaniment.
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