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Celebrating the Accordion’s Patent Anniversary: Google Doodle Recognizes the Versatile Instrument

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Celebrating the Accordion’s Patent Anniversary: Google Doodle Recognizes the Versatile Instrument

On May 23, 2024, Google celebrated the accordion with a special Doodle marking the anniversary of the instrument’s patent. The accordion is a beloved instrument known for its distinctive bellows and joyful sound that has found its way into the hearts of music lovers and various musical genres worldwide. The Doodle featured the Google logo … 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