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Agreeably; suitably; conformably. Accordion, n. [From accord.] (Mus.) A musical instrument invented in Germany. It consists of a small oblong box, of from 8 to 20 inches in length, with an inside row of small elastic springs, or lam inæ, fixed in a metallic plate at one end, in such a manner as to allow them to vibrate freely. A bellows, or folding apparatus, unites the upper and lower parts, and supplies the springs with the nece ary air to put them in motion. To these the air is admitted by valves, which, in the same manner as in an organ, are acted on by the keys. A base note, or drone, is also added. The compa of the most perfect instrument is from G, the fourth space on the base cleff, to E, the seventh additional space above the treble, all the semitones inclusive. Previous to the introduction of this instrument in Europe, it was well known to the Chinese. The soft tones of the accordion have great effect upon savage nations, as a erted by Roman Catholic mi ionaries, who carry with them accordions to attract the people to their discourses. The flutina is another species of accordion, and there is an organ-accordion, invented some few years ago.