Celebrate the accordion’s patent anniversary with Google’s engaging doodle! Delve into the history of this adaptable instrument and its influence on various musical genres. On May 23, 2024, Google commemorates the accordion with a unique Doodle recognizing the patent anniversary of this cherished instrument. Known for its unique bellows and lively sound, the accordion has endeared itself to people and musical styles around the globe.
The Doodle was a charming musical spectacle, featuring the Google logo reimagined as the accordion’s bellows, complete with animated characters in traditional German dress dancing to the music. This tribute acknowledges the accordion’s German roots (the term “accordion” derives from the German “akkord,” meaning “chord”) and its sustained appeal in folk music.
According to Google Doodle, “In the late 1800s, German manufacturers ramped up accordion production to meet the demand from folk musicians throughout Europe. The early accordions featured buttons on only one side, with each button producing a full chord. Remarkably, a single button could yield two different chords—one when the bellows were stretched and another when they were compressed.”
Source: Google Doodle https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/google-doodle-celebrates-patent-anniversary-of-accordion-1716442602-1
