harp
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Alice McLeod was a highly gifted and accomplished pianist who later became renowned for her mastery of the harp.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
People just vote the way that they vote so it’s not a thing that I harp on.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
The use of the harp stood out, as did the harpsichord for Manon’s apotheosis as a courtesan in Act 3 and an organ for the church of St. Sulpice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
Central to the project are the Irish harp and the qanun, a 78-string Middle Eastern instrument that is played on the lap.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
He spotted a harp in one corner, a loom in another, and a big cooking pot where the stew was bubbling, filling the cavern with luscious smells.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing harp
Music to My Ears: Instrumental Vocab
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