1. Plural of bandoneon; small rectangular accordions with buttons on both ends, popular in Argentine tango music.
Usage: Also spelled 'bandoneón' (Spanish form).; Musical instrument; primarily associated with Latin American folk and tango traditions.

Examples

• The tango orchestra featured three bandoneons that provided the characteristic melancholic sound.
• She learned to play bandoneons as a child in Buenos Aires.
• Bandoneons are essential instruments in traditional Argentine tango ensembles.
• The musician's collection included several vintage bandoneons from the early 20th century.
• Bandoneons produce a distinctive wheezing tone that defines the tango genre.