Accordion | Vibepedia

The accordion is a family of box-shaped musical instruments that combine melody and accompaniment in one instrument, with a history dating back to the 19th century. It belongs to the free-reed aerophone family, which includes the concertina, harmonica, and bandoneon. Accordionists play the melody on the right-hand side and the accompaniment on the left-hand side, creating a unique sound that has been featured in various genres, including folk, classical, and popular music.