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harp

noun as in harmonica

noun as in mouth organ

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In the half-hour slow movement, harp and violins ascended melodic scales, allowing each step its magical, mystery share of exultation.

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But the intensity of the sound adds a crudeness to the instrumental ensemble, which can be all harp or ear-shatter clarinet, and reduces the individuality of singers’ voices.

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"They are harping on about getting more disabled people in employment," she said.

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Bianco harped on the state and the Democratic leaders for California’s handling of water management and gasoline prices.

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In a post to X celebrating his release, Santos harped on the idea of redemption.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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