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Google Doodle Honors the Musical Legacy of the Accordion

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Google Doodle Honors the Musical Legacy of the Accordion

Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the accordion, a popular instrument with a rich musical legacy. The accordion, patented in 1829 and deriving its name from the German word “akkord”, has been embraced by musicians of various genres, from folk to jazz and pop. The interactive Google Doodle allows users to virtually play the accordion, adding a … Read more

Google Doodle honors the accordion, a popular German instrument and beloved companion of folk musicians

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Google Doodle honors the accordion, a popular German instrument and beloved companion of folk musicians

Google Doodle celebrated the “accordion,” a German musical instrument patented on May 23, 1829, referring to it as a folk musician’s “main grip.” The accordion is a free-reed, bellows instrument that has influenced various musical genres such as pop, jazz, folk, and classical. The term “accordion” is derived from the German word “akkord,” meaning chord. … Read more