<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Accordion bellows controlled sounds A sample of effects that can be achieved with the bellows--949 KB </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Accordion bellows controlled sounds A sample of effects that can be achieved with the bellows--949 KB </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> <P> The bellows is the most recognizable part of the instrument, and the primary means of articulation . Similar to a violin's bow, the production of sound in an accordion is in direct proportion to the motion of the player . The bellows is located between the right - and left - hand manuals, and is made from pleated layers of cloth and cardboard, with added leather and metal . It is used to create pressure and vacuum, driving air across the internal reeds and producing sound by their vibrations, applied pressure increases the volume . </P>

Who invented the accordion and what is another name for it