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harp

harp [ haarp ]


noun  (plural harps)
Definition:
 
1. triangular stringed instrument: a triangular-shaped instrument that has a curved neck and strings stretched between the neck and the body, at an angle to the sound box. The modern orchestral harp is large and played by a seated player.

2. harmonica: a reed harmonica ( informal )



intransitive verb  (past and past participle harped, present participle harp·ing, 3rd person present singular harps)
Definition:
 
play harp: to play the harp

[ Old English hearpe< Germanic]

harp·er noun
harp·ist noun
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