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Definition of harp noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

harp

noun
 
/hɑːp/
 
/hɑːrp/
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  1. a large musical instrument with strings stretched from top to bottom on a frame, played with the fingers
    • By means of pedals, a harp can be set in any desired key.
    see also Celtic harp, Jew’s harp
    CultureThere are various types of harp. One is sometimes used as a symbol representing Ireland, for example, on coins, because it is an important instrument in traditional Irish music.
    Topics Musicc1
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + harp
    • set
    • tune
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    Word OriginOld English hearpe, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch harp and German Harfe.
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