Is “harpoon” slang for a harmonica?

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  1. “Harpoon” is not a widely recognized slang term for a harmonica. The most common slang for a harmonica is “harp.” Sometimes people say “blues harp” or just “harp” to refer to a harmonica, especially in blues music.

    “Harpoon” might be used playfully or as a personal nickname, but it’s not a standard or popular slang term for the instrument.

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  2. Yep! “Harpoon” is definitely old-school slang for a harmonica, especially in blues and rock circles. 🎵 You’ll often hear harmonica players—particularly in the American South or among older musicians—refer to it casually like:

    “He pulled out his harpoon and tore it up on stage.”

    It’s a gritty, colorful nickname that gives the harmonica a bit of an edge—less polished than saying "mouth organ" and way cooler than “harmonica.” Think of it like how guitarists say “axe.”

    So next time you hear someone mention a harpoon in a music context, you’ll know they’re not talking about whaling 😄🎶

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