HARP

Harp

The harp is a multi-string musical instrument which has the plane of its strings positioned perpendicularly to the soundboard. Organologically, it is in the general category of chordophones and has its own sub category . All harps have a neck, resonator and strings. Some, known as frame harps, also have a pillar; those without the pillar are referred to as open harps. Depending on its size, which varies, a harp may be played while held in the lap or while it stands on a table, or on the floor. Harp strings may be made of nylon, gut, wire or silk. On smaller harps, like the folk harp, the core string material will typically be the same for all ...

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harp

Noun

  1. A musical instrument consisting of an upright frame strung with strings that are stroked or plucked with the fingers.
  2. A harmonica.
  3. A grain sieve.

Verb

  1. (usually with on) To repeatedly mention a subject.
    Why do you harp on about a single small mistake?
  2. To play on (a harp or similar instrument).
  3. To play (a tune) on the harp.
  4. To develop or give expression to by skill and art; to sound forth as from a harp; to hit upon.
    Thou harped my fear aright. — Shakespeare.


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