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harpa large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

Pronunciation (IPA): /hɑːrp/

Korean meaning: 줄을 뜯어서 연주하는 삼각형 모양의 큰 현악기

Korean pronunciation: **하**프

Example Sentences

  • My roommate keeps harping on about doing the dishes, but his room looks like a tornado hit it.
  • The heavenly harp melody filled the wedding chapel.
  • She learned to play the harp because she thought it would make her look angelic, but she sounds more like a cat stuck in a fence.

harp

NOUN

//hɑːrp//

a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

harp concept
💡 Concept

a graceful musician sits behind a tall triangular instrument with many vertical strings stretched across its frame. Her fingers delicately pluck the strings one by one, creating flowing melodies. The strings vibrate visibly as beautiful musical notes seem to float through the air around her. The large triangular shape of the instrument dominates the scene as she continues her performance. Audience members in the background listen with peaceful expressions, some closing their eyes to enjoy the music. Other orchestra musicians nearby hold their own instruments while watching her solo performance. a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/hɑːrp/
🇬🇧 UK/hɑːp/

🌳Etymology

Rootharp

Origin

From Old English hearpe, derived from ancient Germanic roots meaning 'hook' or 'claw.' The musical instrument got its name from the claw-like finger positions used to pluck the strings.

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🎵Rhyme

sharpcarptarp
sharp
carp
tarp

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My roommate keeps harping on about doing the dishes, but his room looks like a tornado hit it.

The heavenly harp melody filled the wedding chapel.

😄 Fun example

She learned to play the harp because she thought it would make her look angelic, but she sounds more like a cat stuck in a fence.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

lyrezitherpsalterynagcomplain

Antonyms

praisecompliment

Related

stringpluckmelodymusicianorchestra