harp

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Warren: The arpeggiation in “Ordinary” — I’ll shut up about this song eventually — everyone thinks it’s a harp, but it’s a rubber bridge guitar.

From Los Angeles Times

The coach who harped on building “championship habits” said the Lakers have delivered that standard in just 16 games.

From Los Angeles Times

Ever interested in art, Beowulf was transfixed by the murals painted on the ceiling of the theater, which featured adorable winged cherubs playing golden harps.

From Literature

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

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times