harper

When they became international stars in the 1970s, the group hired a harper named Derek Bell to play the old O’Carolan tunes, which as a result became part of every Irish band’s repertoire.

From Washington Post ● May 12, 2016

Mead has been spilled on the oak and the king's strong-thewed companions, none over 30, sprawl, snore or listen intently to the end of a long-drawn saga sung by Maccus, the harper.

From Time Magazine Archive

The people were noisy for a time, yelling to the harper, offering him mead, making jokes, and then again King Hrothgar spoke, white-bearded.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner

Meanwhile the harper in the great room sang a song.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Not till the man was fed did the sweet harper end his singing—whereupon the company made the walls ring again with talk.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

When gloved harpers set those overhead strings vibrating, the Kennedy Center architecture will be reflected in the tone.

From Washington Post ● May 12, 2016

"Your father—" "—will thank me, when I hand him his kingdom. I mean to do a deed that the harpers will sing of for a thousand years."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

In those days, harpers were accustomed to wander about towns and armies, playing for the amusement of those who would pay them.

From The Boys' And Girls' Library by Various

Then they sat down to supper; and while they ate and drank, the harpers played for them, and the poets told their tales and sang their songs.

From Old Celtic Romances by Unknown

Sing for the harpers on highways Who make the world dance to their song, Turning the laughter of leaves into words!

From The Piper and the Reed by Robert W. Norwood