1. plural of melodeon; small reed organs or button accordions
Usage: musical instruments

Examples

• The folk band used several melodeons in their traditional music performance.
• Antique melodeons can be found in many old churches and homes.
• She learned to play Irish tunes on one of her grandfather’s melodeons.
• The museum’s collection includes melodeons from the 19th century.
• Street musicians often prefer melodeons because they are portable and loud enough for outdoor performances.
• The repair shop specializes in restoring vintage melodeons and other reed instruments.